Anglican Bishops, Principals. parents laud Ambode over rescued schoolgirls

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Anglican Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Most Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde on Monday commended the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, saying the prompt, positive and practical response of the government contributed largely to the safe rescue of the three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu.
Akinde, who led other bishops of the Anglican Church, Principal of the school, Ven. Olaoluwa Adeyemi and parents of the three rescued female students on a “thank you” courtesy visit to the Governor at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, said the success story of the rescue of the girls cannot be complete without commending the laudable efforts of the Lagos State Government.
He said he and his team deemed it fit to come and show appreciation for the role played by the state government in the wake of the abduction of the students from the school on 29 February and particularly the role of Governor Ambode.
“It was a most traumatic moment and sad for us as proprietors. Today we are thanking God for his intervention that a most unfortunate and traumatic event ended on a joyous note.
“All three student are now safe in the custody of their parents, they have been reunited. You acted and responded. Your response was prompt, your response was positive, your response was practical.
“So when we talk about this success story of the return of the three female students, your Excellency your contribution is most overwhelming, you have shown yourself to be a passionate leader, a leader that is interested in the wellbeing of the citizens of the state that God has placed you as the Chief Executive Officer at this time.
“So the main objective of our mission here is to express immense thanks to your Excellency for …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper