COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE SIXTH SYNOD OF OGBOMOSO ANGLICAN DIOCESE, HELD AT ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OKE-OSURU, OGBOMOSO FROM WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL TO SUNDAY, 4 MAY 2025.
PREAMBLE: The Synod was filled with joy and gratitude to God for the grace to hold this year’s Synod despite the increasing destruction of lives, properties, worsening insecurity challenges, economic downturn, poverty, and the suffering of the masses. The Third Session of the Sixth Synod, held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Oke-Osuru, Ogbomoso, took place from Wednesday, 30 April to Sunday, 4 May 2025. The Synod theme was ‘What is that in Your Hand?’ taken from Exodus 4:2. The programme commenced with the third edition of the Synod youth outreach, followed by revival, Holy Communion service, Bible study, goodwill messages, reading and launching of the Bishop’s Charge, plenary sessions and more. The Synod concluded with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, 4 May 2025.
THE SYNOD THEME: The Synod themeemphasised the idea that every individual created by God possesses something valuable in their hands that gives meaning to their life and the world around them. Many people tend to focus on what they lack, comparing themselves to others and questioning why God has not blessed them in the same way. Every gift from God is a potential that must be utilised properly in due time, otherwise, it may be lost. Whatever is held in one’s hand is a liability, but when given to God, it becomes a spiritual asset as seen in the life of Moses, leading to the freedom of the Israelites from their Egyptian oppressors, and to God’s glory.
THE STATE OF THE NATION: The Synod recognised that the theme resonates with the current conditions in Nigeria. Despite being blessed with abundant human and natural resources, most citizens suffer from poverty. The Synod raised concerns about Nigeria’s economic and security challenges and questioned why none of the government-owned refineries are functioning when an individual has successfully built and is running a refinery in Nigeria. The Synod urged political leaders at all levels to end mal-administration, corruption, and prioritize the well-being of Nigerians over engaging in shameful and scandalous activities. The Synod encouraged all Nigerians to make positive use of the blessings God has bestowed upon them, fear God, and do His will.
OYO STATE: The Synod expressed appreciation to Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Makinde for his efforts, including the recent recruitment of teeming jobless youths into the State’s Civil Service and the ongoing road constructions and maintenance in the State, particularly in the State capital. The Synod also urged the Governor to extend these efforts to all local government areas in the State.
