...as president, Mrs Ajayi seeks end to killing, kidnapping, economic hardship in Nigeria
Members of the Women’s Guild, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Ekiti, have used their 48th Annual Conference prayed for peace and called on government to urgently address the rising insecurity and economic hardship in the country.
The women who dressed in white and green uniforms sang, danced and offered prayers for God’s protection over the Church, families and the nation at large.
Speaking during the 3-day conference held in Odo Uro, Iyin-Ekiti which drew women from within and outside Ekiti State, President of Archdeacons’ Wives, Mrs. Bolarinwa Ajayi lamented the spate of kidnapping, killings and other criminal activities across Nigeria.
She urged government at all levels to find lasting solutions to insecurity, noting that the situation has triggered brain drain and made life unbearable for ordinary citizens.
She also expressed concern over the hike in petrol price which she said has led to increase in the cost of goods and services.
According to her, women are bearing the brunt as managers of homes and called for policies that will bring relief to families.
Mrs. Ajayi charged members of the guild to remain agents of peace and moral revival in their homes and communities despite the challenges.
Also speaking, the Bishop of Anglican Communion, Ekiti Diocese and Patron of the Women’s Guild, The Right Reverend Olusola Ajayi commended the women for their commitment to the growth of the church.
The Bishop described them as the backbone of the church and urged them to sustain prayers for the nation, the diocese and their families.
The Royal Mother on the occasion, Eyesorun Abosede Adejugbe, wife of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, also commended the guild for their consistent prayers for peaceful coexistence in Ekiti State.
She charged them to remain united and uphold godly values in society.
The highlight of the conference was the presentation of awards to leaders and members for their contributions to the growth of the Women’s Guild while ten wives of Reverends were empowered with two hundred thousand naira each to support their families and ministries.
The conference ended with special prayers for Ekiti State, Nigeria and the Anglican Church.
