WESTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE ADVENTIST MEN'S ORGANISATION COMMENDS GOVERNMENTS, SECURITY FORCES OVER RELEASE OF ABDUCTED PUPILS AND TEACHERS IN ORIIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE

The Western Nigeria Union Conference Adventist Men’s Organisation (AMO) has expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God for the safe release of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

While describing the development as a cheering development which brings relief to the affected families, the education community, the people of Oyo State, and the nation at large, the organization rejoices with the families of the released victims and pray that God will grant the pupils, teachers, parents, and all concerned persons complete healing, comfort, and restoration.

A statement signed by the Director, Adventist Men's Organization, Western Nigeria Union Conference, Elder Olusola Olayinka and the Public Relations Officer of the Organization, Elder Omobolaji Akangbe, specially commended the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, the security forces, intelligence agencies, local security networks, community leaders, and all stakeholders who worked tirelessly toward the safe release of the abducted victims.

"We appreciate the courage, sacrifice, vigilance, and commitment of our security personnel who continue to stand in defence of lives, property, peace, and national stability. Their service remains vital to the protection of citizens and the preservation of public confidence".

While celebrating this encouraging outcome, WNUC AMO called for sustained, coordinated, and proactive security measures across schools, rural communities, worship centres, highways, and vulnerable settlements, adding that the safety of children, teachers, and citizens must remain a top national priority.

"As Adventist men, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting peace-building, moral leadership, community vigilance, responsible citizenship, and prayerful engagement for a safer society".

"We pray that Almighty God will comfort the affected families, strengthen the released pupils and teachers, grant wisdom to our leaders, protect our security forces, and restore lasting peace, unity, security, and stability to Nigeria".

The Adventist Men's Organization, Western Nigeria Union Conference further prayed God to "heal our land, preserve our children, strengthen our institutions, and deliver our nation from every form of evil".