Abiodun Urges Stronger Government-Church Partnership To Raise Responsible Future Leaders

Ogun Governor Abiodun urges stronger government-Church collaboration to build character, moral values and responsible leaders for Nigeria’s future.

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for a stronger partnership between government and the Church to raise disciplined, cultured and responsible young people capable of providing the leadership needed to drive Nigeria’s future development.

Abiodun made the call on Sunday at the Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service of the Egba Anglican Diocese, held at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Ake, Abeokuta.

The governor said while government has the responsibility to provide infrastructure, quality education and economic opportunities, the Church and other faith-based institutions have a critical role to play in building character, strengthening families and instilling sound moral values in the younger generation.

He noted that the 50th anniversary of the Egba Anglican Diocese, coming in the same year Ogun State marks its own golden jubilee, was a significant opportunity to reflect on the journey so far and renew the collective commitment to building a peaceful, prosperous and united society.

Abiodun stressed that true development must go beyond roads, bridges and physical infrastructure to include deliberate investment in human capital and character.

He warned that the rapid advancement of technology and artificial intelligence must not come at the expense of truth, wisdom, conscience and moral intelligence.

“The future we seek to build must be a future where technological advancement is matched by moral advancement; where artificial intelligence does not replace human wisdom, conscience and responsibility,” he said.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious harmony and peaceful coexistence, noting that the mutual respect among the various faith communities in Ogun had remained a major strength of the state.

He assured religious leaders that his administration would continue to partner with them in promoting peace, unity, responsible citizenship and values that strengthen the family and society.