Ondo to restore mission schools – Akeredolu

The Ondo State Government has stated that missionary primary and secondary schools will be returned to their original owners.

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made the remarks while receiving Rev. Fr. Anselm Ologunwa, the new Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in his office in Alagbaka, Akure, on Thursday.

So far, only the Catholic Church has expressed interest in taking over the state’s schools, according to Akeredolu.

“We promised the missionaries that we would return schools to them, and we are following through on that promise. Only the Catholic Church has expressed an interest.

“Our position is that if you don’t want to take control of your school, don’t discourage others from doing so.”

“Two secondary and two primary schools have been requested by the Catholic Church.” Come and take it if you can run your school.

“I’m familiar with Aquinas College.” Progress has been made thanks to the efforts of the old boys association and the Catholic Church.

“Any missionaries who are willing to lead their schools should come.” “Most of us are missionary school graduates,” he explained.

The governor stated that spiritual guidance and prayers are the most important aspects of his administration.

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Rev. John Oladapo, CAN’s immediate past Chairman, thanked Akeredolu for his support and love for the organization.
“It gives me great pleasure to be here today to thank God for your life and for the support I received as chairman of the CAN in Ondo State.”

“You are, after all, a father. “We are grateful for the love and support we have received,” Oladapo said.

Ologunwa assured the Governor of CAN’s support and cooperation in the state in his response.

“Through prayers, we will continue to support the governor in his efforts to make the state beautiful and livable for all.”

“We’ve come to encourage and pray for you, and to entrust you and your executive team to God Almighty, so that He may direct your affairs for the greater glory of His Holy Name and the good of humanity.”

“We implore you to be spiritually strengthened in Christ, to find strength and grace in prayer for good stewardship from God, who has chosen you to serve as Governor of our beloved State.”

“Your election as Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum is a wonderful testament to your political progress and an opportunity for you to help address all of the world’s problems.

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“Poverty, violence, illiteracy, youth idleness, and their involvement in crime and violence are among the factors that have slowed our progress, particularly in Nigeria,” he said.

According to the Nigerian News Agency (NAN), in November 2021, Akeredolu stated that the state was willing to return both primary and secondary missionary schools to their original owners.

A guarantee that the released institutions will not discriminate against any admission seekers is one of the conditions that interested missionaries must meet.

He did, however, direct religious organizations interested in taking over their schools to seek the necessary briefs from the state Ministry of Justice.