Rev. Matthew Olajonlu, the Archbishop of the Diocese of Badagry, United African Methodist Church, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to tackle insecurity transparently and uprightly.
Olajonlu gave the advice during a media briefing on Monday to mark the official inauguration of the Diocese of Badagry, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 9, 2026.
He said that while local communities across Nigeria were making concerted efforts to ensure peace, the appropriate authorities must stop playing politics with people’s lives.
“All the insecurities happening in our country is a result of politics but I know that where God had destined to take us to, we will surely get there without any political issue,” he said.
The archbishop further urged members of the church and the general public to love one another to foster growth within the diocese and the country.
“We need to build a diocese and country where love is stronger than division, where service is greater than status, and faith is demonstrated through compassion, integrity, and righteous living,” he said.
Olajonlu added that his administration looked forward to strengthening the nine circuits within the diocese and empowering youths to become great leaders of the church tomorrow.
He appreciated the members who had labored for the growth of the diocese, as well as those still working to achieve its great vision. (NAN).
