Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Oba Akinjobi Way, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
organised a 2-day seminar on the theme of the 2006 Synod TRANSFORMATION: Which way Nigeria.
Special guest speakers include
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Prof. O. Ladipo Akinkugbe, Senator Ike Nwachukwu,
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Ms. E.N. Oputu and Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe.
See pictures here:
Read speech here:
Excerpts from The Bishop's Speech:
"... a lot of corrupt people who by now ought to be in jail, are still walking majestically around our streets and are confident to ask for the votes of the Nigerian people, so they can finish the uncompleted work of destruction they left behind, at an earlier time."
".. the private sector, blue chip companies were established before Independence and blossomed very well under the expatriate leaders. After Independence the expatriates left our country and handed over their interests into the hands of Nigerians. Nigerians took over and mismanaged these companies. Today, the expatriates have come back to take over the management of these companies again. It appears as if we are experiencing economic re-colonization. Is this not a big shame?
"... Ladies and gentlemen, the church cannot fold its hands, close its eyes, tie its hands and legs and pretend that nothing is happening. This is the reason for the Synod theme of this year "Transformation". That is why we have called you to speak to us and the entire nation.
"... I am almost sure that if a referendum is conducted in Nigeria today, some people will probably vote for the nation to become a British Colony once again.
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