NBTS President Tasks Govts to Tackle Insecurity with Seriousness
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The President of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Rev. (Prof.) S. Ola Ayankeye, yesterday urged the government at all levels in the country
Rev. (Prof.) S. Ola Ayankeye, President of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has called on all levels of government to address the country's security issues with utmost seriousness. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the 2026 Ministers’ Conference of the NBTS, the cleric urged political leaders to prioritize tackling issues like kidnapping, fuel subsidy, inflation, and elections, emphasizing that it is their duty to ensure the well-being of the people.
Ayankeye stressed that God highly values human life and thus, governments must take every possible measure to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians. He further highlighted the importance of removing fuel subsidies, stating that Nigerians are more concerned with the benefits of good governance rather than the removal of subsidies.
The conference, themed 'The Gospel Minister and the Ministerial Competence,' will take place from September 14 to 17, 2026, and will focus on developing the theme through various activities such as bible teaching, African praise, hymn singing, and football matches. Ayankeye revealed that the conference aims to examine the performance of gospel ministers in light of the current economic and security situation in Nigeria, with the hope of enhancing their overall competence.
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