Mrs Angela Ndukuba, the President, Mothers Union/Women’s Guild and Girls Organisation of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on all leaders, Christian and especially women to embrace the mind of Christ in all they are doing to reduce challenges, misunderstanding, fighting, struggles and competition to overtake one another which is facing many facet of life today.
Mrs Ndukuba made the call while delivering her presidential address on Saturday (05-10-2024) at the 25th edition of the annual women conference of the Diocese of Abuja, Anglican Communion held at St. James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja with the theme “Let this Mind be in You Which Was Also in Christ”.
She opined that servant-leadership style has remained the hallmark of the body of Christ.
“Jesus gives us practical examples as believers and leaders in our different capacities. Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians presented Jesus and His exceptional humility as the perfect example for Christians. The servant’s heart of a leader is illustrated with the humility that Christ displayed in coming to earth.”
She noted that Jesus Christ as the prefect and recommended example of the ultimate attitude and mindset expected of believers in their relationship with one another and with God.
Mama Nigeria added that allowing and letting this mind of Christ be in everyone will promote our appreciation of one another and tolerance for one another and will represent Christ in better image before men and women in this generation and generations to come.
“I humbly invite us to prayerfully accept, adopt and follow Jesus Christ as our role model of humility, obedience, sacrifice, life changing and transformation as we journey in our Christian pilgrim progress to eternal life. You can make it in Jesus name. it starts by surrendering your life to Jesus, and desiring to be like him in thought, word and deed.”
On the state of the nation, Mrs Angela urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to issue licenses to modular refinery operators to boost the production of petrol and to reduce the pump price of the product at the filling stations.
She stated that the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023 has continued to increase hardship among citizens.
“The high cost of transportation has affected every aspect of the lives of Nigerians and contributed to high inflation figures.
“Some people had to resign from their employment because of high transportation costs.
“We are calling on the Federal Government to restore the fuel subsidy or make our refineries work.
“Capable interested Individuals should be given licenses to own standard modular refineries that will reduce the number of illegal refineries being dictated regularly.
“Reputable existing private refineries in Nigeria should be allowed to function and serve the people directly.
She suggested that Nigeria should stop the importation of refined petroleum products and encourage local production.
Mrs Ndukuba urged organisers of protests in the country to sheathe their swords and embrace dialogue, saying that protests are often hijacked by suspected hoodlums to unleash more hardship on Nigerians.
She called on the Federal Government to listen to the issues raised by the protesters and find a lasting solution to alleviate the conditions and sufferings of the people.
She concluded by appreciating the Archbishop, Metropolitan, Primate of all Nigeria, the Diocesan Bishop of Abuja and the Patron Mothers’ Union Women’s Guild Church of Nigeria / Abuja Diocese, His Grace the Most Revd Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, the host Church, Captains of industries, the women, all who made the conference a success and specifically took time to remark the exceptional work of the Advent Cable Network Nigeria, ACNN TV.
Korede Akintunde
CoN Communication Officer
