Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has charged Nigerians on the need to move the country forward, saying that they should be positive in their thinking so that the country can witness socio-economic transformation.

The governor while speaking at the 31st Holy Ghost Convention of Christ Life Church, popularly known as the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, on Sunday, identified attitudinal problem as the bane of the country’s development, urging Nigerians to imbibe Godliness as a way of life and practice whatever they preached.

The governor's Special Adviser on Media, Dr Festus Adedayo said in a statement in Ibadan on Monday that the governor called on people to always have faith in God, desist from sinful acts that could hinder their prayers and exhibit endurance and patience after making their request to God.

``I had made several attempts to become the governor of Oyo State. The first time, I contested and won but I was denied the victory. I did not give up. After several prayers and fasting, I tried again and won, and thus became the governor,’’ he said.

The governor, who said that his mission in governance was to ensure rapid development of the state and to better the lots of the people of Oyo State. He added that he would remain resolute in achieving the aim. While attributing the various achievements of his administration to the support and prayers of religions leaders in the state, he appealed to them not to relent in their prayers for the success of his administration.

In his sermon, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye admonished Christians to be diligent in seeking the face of God, saying that God would always reward those who seek Him diligently and consistently.Speaking, the Presiding Bishop of Christ Life Church, Bishop Francis Wale Oke commended Governor Ajimobi for the prevailing peace in the state and the various development projects so far executed by his government.

“There is no state as peaceful as Oyo under the leadership of Governor Ajimobi in Nigeria today. There is peaceful co-existence among all the people and you can see developments manifesting in every nook and cranny of state.

This is commendable,’’ Bishop Oke said.

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