Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has referred to as on public workplace holders to position integrity, compassion and accountability above political comfort, saying political engagements mustn’t undermine their dedication to God and repair to humanity.
Oborevwori made the decision in Abuja after receiving the Christian Icon Award from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on the affiliation’s fiftieth anniversary celebration held on the National Christian Centre on Saturday.
The award, introduced by CAN president, Most Rev. Daniel C. Okoh, recognised the governor’s dedication to public service, moral management and Christian values.
Okoh mentioned the honour was reserved for leaders who demonstrated excellence, integrity and a dedication to nation-building of their political engagements.
According to the CAN president, Oborevwori’s contributions to nationwide improvement, anchored on compassion, integrity and moral management, continued to encourage folks throughout the nation.
He mentioned the award additionally recognised the governor’s dedication to upholding Christian rules in governance and his contributions to the Christian group in Nigeria.
Receiving the award, Oborevwori described the popularity as a name to higher service, stressing that public workplace needs to be pushed by sincerity and duty fairly than private recognition.
He mentioned, “My religion and dedication to serving the folks and humanity stay robust. It is a superb honour to be recognised, notably by the Christian Association of Nigeria.
“When an organisation such as CAN gives you an award, it means a lot because the recognition is based not merely on public service but also on integrity, character and the impact you have made.”
The governor mentioned public officers should distinguish between political duties and repair to God, warning that politics mustn’t erode private religion or moral requirements.
“We may be involved in politics, but we must be able to distinguish between serving God and playing politics. These are two different responsibilities, and we must never allow politics to undermine our commitment to God,” he mentioned.
Oborevwori additionally pressured the significance of unity throughout the Christian group, saying that the 5 blocs of CAN may contribute extra to nationwide improvement in the event that they remained united and spoke with one voice.
“If they remain united and speak with one voice, I believe they can contribute significantly to the development of the country. Their unity will strengthen the Christian community and, in turn, contribute to a more united Nigeria,” he mentioned.
He added that service to God needs to be pursued with sincerity, dedication and a powerful sense of duty, fairly than for private pleasure or recognition.
The governor was accompanied to the occasion by former Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; members of the National Assembly, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko; Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Johnson Erijo; and Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, amongst others.
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