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The only way
forward for the nation is for those in positions of authority to
improve the welfare of the poor through the execution of
people-oriented projects, the Primate of the Anglican Church of
Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, said at the weekend.

Mr. Okoh, who spoke
when he visited the governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, said most
politicians fail to fulfil their promises when they are elected.

He urged Nigerians
to vote out leaders who loot government treasury to enrich themselves
and family members, saying the nation would have a greater future if
leaders see themselves as servant-leaders and not bosses to the people
in all their dealings.

“Politicians should
not make looting their priority; they should focus welfare of the poor
through the execution of people-oriented projects,” he said.

“The nation’s
leaders should make the welfare of the masses their focal point by
embarking on projects that would impact positively on their lives.”

The cleric
commended Mr Mimiko for his achievements in the provision of basic
infrastructure, charging him not to derail in his determination to
bring succour to lives of the poor majority who prayed fervently for
victory at the poll .

Mr. Okoh equally
clarified the issue of criticism of government activities by religious
leaders, stating such criticism is meant to achieve a positive change
in the interest of both the government and people.

Working for people

Mr Mimiko thanked
the cleric for his visit and assured the people of the state and
Nigerians of his administration’s continued determination to embark on
projects that would benefit the majority of the people.

“I can assure you
sir that our administration will continue to embark on programmes that
have direct impact on our people. And I want to say that the interest
of the majority of our people will always be the focus of our
administration,’ he said.