CAN President tasks FG on Lokoja- Abuja highway

From Ahmad Ibrahim, Lokoja

President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle has slammed the federal government for its inability to complete the over 200km Abuja-Lokoja highway, that has been under construction in the last 15 years, describing the ugly development as a shame to the nation.
Dr Ayokunle disclosed this in Lokoja yesterday, at the official inauguration of Government House Chapel for Christian worshippers built by the Yahaya Bello led administration.
He said the lukewarm attitude towards the construction of Abuja -Lokoja highway remains a sore thumb in the life of various leaderships at the federal level, pointing out that until the nation leaders imbibe the spirit of sincerity and fear of God, the country may not receive the desired change.
He further described Nigeria as a complex nation with different ethnic, religious and socio-cultural backgrounds , adding that with its endowed human and materials resources, if properly harnessed together, the country would join comity of great nations.
The CAN president maintained that in a society that is devoid of justice ,oppression would take the centre stage, noting that for the country to be great , justice, fairness and mutual respect for one another must reflect in all facets of our national life.
According to him, the present generation of people in the country are sophisticatedly educated, stressing that it is no longer easy to use old trick to deceive people and get away with it.
“While practicing democracy,let us use our native wisdom. Where you are included, you sees government as your own , and where you are excluded , you agitate to right the wrongs.we need justice, fairness and mutual respect in Nigeria”, he pointed out.
In his remarks, Governor Yahaya Bello who was represented by his deputy, Chief Edward Onoja said he thanked God for giving them the wisdom and strength to construct a chapel for Christian denomination in the state, at the seat of government.
He stressed that the adherents of various religions, particularly, Moslem, Christian and traditional worshippers are abound in every family setting in the state, saying that when people are dissatisfied with certain policy in the society, it beholds on the leadership to take bold move and rectify the situation.