Jonathan Urges Leaders To Submit To Biblical Injunctions

[Shola Sholaz]

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday in Abuja called on leaders to submit to biblical injunctions, especially the need for love in the discharge of their duties.
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Jonathan made the call at the 5th National Prayer Breakfast, organised by the National Assembly with the theme: "God in the life of national leaders for development."
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The president, who was represented by the Minister of Labour, Mr Emeka Wogu, also urged the leaders to always "seek the face of God in every decision or policy they make".
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"In a secular setting like Nigeria, Christian leaders in all tiers of government must seek the face of God in the discharge of their duties whether in the executive arm, the legislature or the judiciary," he said.
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According to him, in the bible, there are several principles that touch on the importance of love, adding that love is an essential ingredient in powering positive transformation of the nation.
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He also stressed the need for leaders to formulate policies for the best interest of "every citizen" and not based on political alliances.
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"Leaders are enjoined to come with policies and programmes that will benefit the poor and the voiceless in the society.
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"As Christian leaders in government, we are enjoined to discharge these duties in line with biblical injunctions."
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The president, who emphasised the need for leaders to be forthright, also called on the citizens to be responsible and respect constituted authorities.