FG Asked to Explore Faith-Based Institutions’ Role in National Development
The Federal Government has been urged to engage prominent Christian leaders, including Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, Dr Paul Enenche and Pastor Korede Komaiya, to explore how their religious institutions could contribute to Nigeria’s development. The Convener of the Christian Youth Forum, James Paul Adama, made the recommendation in an article titled, “Why the Nigerian Government Must Invite Bishop David Oyedepo and His Spiritual Sons Immediately,” where he highlighted the institutions’ activities in education, healthcare, transportation, employment generation, infrastructure and poverty reduction as examples of how faith-based organisations could complement government efforts.
Adama cited free transportation services, investments in schools and universities, medical outreaches, scholarships, support for specialised treatment, electricity projects, road construction and water facilities as some of the initiatives undertaken by the organisations. He also pointed to their employment opportunities, large-scale religious conferences and programmes focused on counselling, family development and entrepreneurship. He proposed a structured engagement between the government and the four clerics, stressing that discussions should prioritise practical collaboration in education, healthcare, job creation, infrastructure, social welfare and community development rather than political considerations or ceremonial recognition.
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