Ogun state Baptist conference has called for more religious and ethnic tolerance as the state marks its 45 years of existence.
Also, government at all levels have been asked to intensify efforts in provide more security for citizenry to address the rising cases of loss of lives and properties across the country.
Conference President, Reverend Doctor Oyewale Oyeniyi, who made the call in a statement, asks the residents in the state to respect the religious beliefs of every residents as well as their ethnics.
Oyeniyi while commemorates with the state government and her residents, says the current security situation in the country calls for tolerance among its citizens.
The Baptist Conference President explains that the diversity in terms of religious, ethnicity and political affiliations must be served as strength of the nations such as Nigeria.
He adds that God during creation, understands the essence of peaceful coexistence among his creatures irrespective of their beliefs and the tribe.
Religious leaders, according to him, must also refrain from making inciting statements capable of aggravate the already tensed situation in the country.
He felicitates with Governor Dapo Abiodun and residents in the state, especially the Baptist members in the state on the occasion of 45th anniversary of the state.
Oyeniyi called on the residents in the State to cooperate with Governor in moving the state forward.
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