Owo Diocesan Bishop Urges Govt To Discourage Living On Imported Products

The Diocesan Bishop of Owo,  Rt. Rev. James Oladunjoye has condemned the state of the nation economy said it is unreasonable for the common man to continue to live in abject poverty.

Rt. Rev Oladunjoye however called on government at all level to discourage living on imported products by encouraging indigenous product.

While speaking during the Second Session of the Twelfth Synod of the Church of Africa (Anglican Communion) the clergyman also frowned on the call by the labour union in the country for the review of minimum wage describing the request of the labour union as wicked.

His words, ” if anybody in this country starts a struggle for the review of minimum wage, we are only calling for inflation in the country.

“We are only calling for joblessness, again as so when joblessness increases,  we are going to experience more trouble and there would be war against all of us who presently think that we are living comfortably

“So,  may we appeal those in labour leadership that they should stop calling for review of minimum wage. There is also need for price control which can assist in stemming inflation”.

While also speaking on the state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Anglican Bishop of Owo, said going to abroad for several months within a four year term. In office to attend to his health will not help the country.

In view of this, he however called President Muhammadu Buhari to resign immediately for someone active to address the challenges confronting the country in order for him to attend to his health.

His words, ” the President has been ill for so many months of his tenure and so,  is it not proper for this country to know the condition of the health of our president because he is no more a private personally?

“He is a public property and if the President is not strong enough health – wise to continue as the leader of this country, it is better for him to resign so that another qualified individual can take up there office legitimately. Going abroad for several months within a four year term in office will not help this country”.