Communiqué from the 3rd Session of the 14th Synod of the Diocese of Remo (Anglican Communion), Isara-Remo, May 2025

Adesewa Orioye
May 24, 2025
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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 3RD SESSION OF THE 14TH SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF REMO (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) HELD AT ST. PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, ISARA-REMO BETWEEN THURSDAY, 15TH AND SUNDAY, 18TH MAY, 2025

Introduction:

The Third Session of the Fourteenth Synod of the Diocese of Remo (Anglican Communion) was held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Isara Remo, in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State between Thursday, 15th and Sunday, 18th May, 2025.

The theme of the Synod was: “Baptism: The Outward Physical Sign of the Inward Spiritual Rebirth” (Romans 6:4). The Synod, having been duly constituted, was presided over by the Most Revd Dr. Michael Olusina Fape, Bishop of the Diocese of Remo, assisted by the Chancellor, Mr. Lanre Ogunlesi, SAN and other Diocesan dignitaries.

The Rt. Revd. Dr. Michael Oluwarohunbi, Bishop of Yewa and the Rt. Revd. Babatunde C. Akinpelu Johnson, Bishop of Lagos Mainland were the Guest Preachers. The Venerable Samuel Oladele Enike led the Bible Study.

The Theme of the Synod:

The Synod deliberated on the Theme “Baptism: The Outward Physical Sign of the Inward Spiritual Rebirth” (Romans 6:4) and posited that Baptism, as a symbolic rite of admission into the membership of the Christian community, is not just a ceremonial act but an evidence of the inward spiritual transformation portraying death to sin and new birth to righteousness.

Synod further stressed that Baptism signifies that Christians have been crucified with Christ and have been raised to a new life of right fellowship with God.

Synod challenged Christian parents as well as the godfathers and godmothers of the baptized infants or children to rise up to their duties of proper and necessary spiritual nurture and care until the children are old enough to declare their faith in Jesus Christ publicly and are duly confirmed by the Bishop.

Synod therefore encouraged all Christians to remain committed to the faith into which they have been saved and baptized by consciously walking in newness of life to reflect the life of Christ in them.

State of the Nation

Politics of Defection: Synod expressed worries at the defections of politicians from one political party to another and attributed it to lack of clear political ideology and a search for self-survival and relevance. The Renew Hope Agenda does not need fair-weeather politicians.
Problem of Epileptic Power Supply: Synod applauded the courageous actions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR resulting in remarkable achievements in several aspects of our national life. Synod suggested that just as the regime of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is credited with solving the telecommunication and banking problems in Nigeria, the regime of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu can also be credited for giving Nigeria stable power in addition to other infrastructural development he has embarked upon.
Insecurity in Nigeria: Synod noted that one of the basic assignments of any government is security of life and property and pleaded with the Administration of President Tinubu to be more deliberate in its commitment to providing adequate security by putting in place necessary measures to fish out sponsors and practitioners of insurgency and kidnapping in Nigeria.

Ogun State

Road Construction and Rehabilitation: Synod appreciated Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR,CON, The Executive Governor of Ogun State in his drive of road construction and rehabilitations which have brought joy and comfort to many.Synod appealed to His Excellency to look in the direction of Sagamu-Ode Lemo Road which if given needed attention will decongest Sagamu township and open up the adjourning towns for rapid urbanization.
Gateway International Agro-Cargo and Passenger Airport: Synod commended the ongoing works at the Gateway International Agro-Cargo and Passenger Airport on Iperu-Ilisan road which has received accolades from far and near and pleaded with the Governor to ensure the speedy completion and commencement of operations with the hope that it would not only add value to Ogun State but also be an employment generation avenue for qualified and jobless youths and adults.
Affordable Housing Schemes: Synod thanked the Governor for his commitment to affordable Housing Schemes and appealed to him to ensure allocation to end users without delay to avoid wastage and become a means of revenue generation to the State.Synod stressed that the already existing housing units in such locations as Old Makun City near the Sagamu Interchange, the OPIC Agbara/Igbesa Residential Estate and MTR Gardens Isheri, should be given adequate attention and completed in due course for the use of the needy population in those areas.
Synod noted that beneficiaries will only be grateful to the person who provided them with affordable accommodation and not the person who started or abandoned them mid-way.

Acknowledged by:

Ven. S.O. Enike – Synod Clerical Secretary

Mr. Lanre Ogunlesi(SAN) – Chancellor of the Diocese

Most. Rev. Dr. Michael Olusina Fape – Diocesan and President of Synod