The Bishop of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Oleh Diocese in Delta State, Rt. Rev. John Aruakpor, has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to confront issues of insecurity, lack of electricity, equitable distribution of political offices and dividends democracy in the state.
Bishop Aruakpor stated this while delivering his bishop charge at the second session of the ninth Synod of the diocese held at St. Michael’s Church, Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area on Friday.
The bishop noted that though the governor has made giant strides in redirecting the economy of the state, there is however the need for him to do much more.
He commended Gov. Oborevwori for drastically reducing the debt profile of the state and also, congratulated him on his second-year anniversary and achievements recorded within the period.
In particular, the bishop praised governor for the speed of work on the Ughelli-Asaba Expressway, the establishment of the School of Health Technology, Ovrode, the College of Medical Sciences, Southern Delta University, Ozoro; the transformation of Warri and its environ, as some of the positives of the Gov. Oborevwori administration.
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“We also commend the way you have taken it upon yourself to go around, to ensure quality job delivery.
“We are much more gladdened to note your giant strides in the redirecting of the economy of the state, as you recently approved a whopping some of N1.1 billion for investment through private public partnership approach in the agricultural sector, for which the Aviara rice farm is a beneficiary.
“As we expect more of these, the church will continue to pray for you to finish strong in 2027 and beyond,” the bishop said.
He however, decried the state of insecurity in the state, the infiltration of bandits, activities of herdsmen and other criminal gangs and demanded for demands urgent intervention from the state government.
“The church of God feels that the security bodies, ranging from the military to the community vigilante should form a strong synergy to bring the tide to a halt.
“We have observed that one of the major bane of development in the state is the absence of power supply.
“This has led to the increase in the cost of running businesses, high cost of end products and has led to many folding up their establishments.
“We view this as a case of washing our faces with spittle even when living right inside the ocean.
“With the much availability of gas that is been flared, we call on the state, local government councils and communities to partner with relevant bodies to convert same to electricity,” Bishop Aruakpor said.
Touching on the theme of the Synod: “Sonship manifestation -groaning creation awaits the sons of light,” the bishop emphasised that “from heavens perspective, the movement of the sons of God is binary.
“You either move like a king or you remain in spiritual helplessness even with His spirit inside you. You either act in faith like the four lepers and win or refrain to act and fall in fear.”
Gov. Oborevwori in his goodwill message to the Synod, delivered through his Senior Adviser on Policy, Solomon Funkekeme, said that “as followers of Christ, our manifestation begins with our personal relationship with God, our Creator.
Quoting from Proverbs 11:11, the governor said “as a church, we must avoid negative speaking, rather strive to speak positively about our state and country, adding that we can be blessing and cursing at the same time.”
The Synod was attended by Rt. Revd. Bishop Muoghere Vincent, retired bishop of Ughellli Diocese, Most Revd. Moses Yahaya, bishop, Diocese of Kaduna, Rt. Revd. Ifedola Okupevi, bishop, Diocese of Lagos, Rt. Revd. Ajiroghene Nwafili, Bishop, Ndokwa Diocese and a host of others.
The bishop charge was rounded off with a launch during which over N100 million was realized on the spot.
