Osinbajo bags CAN award, charges Christians on fairness, equity

Osinbajo bags CAN award, charges Christians on fairness, equity

By Matthew Eloyi

The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerian Christian leaders and groups to always preach fairness and equity and advocate freedom of worship, justice, and the rule of law as they are fundamental to peaceful coexistence.

Osinbajo gave the charge on Saturday in Abuja after being honored with the Christian Association of Nigeria’s Award of Excellence at a Dinner and Awards night organized to mark the 45th anniversary of the association.

Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement titled “Fairness, equity, respect for rights of others fundamental to peace, security, says Osinbajo”.

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In his remarks after receiving the award, the Vice President noted that “fairness, equity and respect for the rights of others are fundamental to peace and security,” hence Christian leaders at all levels must strive to promote those virtues despite the challenges.

In his words, “We must continue to let the important truth be known that Christ did not come to establish a religion or to condemn men, but to show all men that his own righteousness, not our righteousness or performance, is the qualification for eternal life.

“That the gospel commands consideration for the views of others, treating them as we would wish to be treated; non-violent communication, that our words must be words of grace seasoned with salt.

“We must, as an organisation and as individuals, remain constant and relentless advocates of freedom of worship, respect for human rights, fairness, justice and the rule of law.”

Osinbajo bags CAN award, charges Christians on fairness, equity