Anglican Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Most Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde, Monday commended the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, saying the response of the government contributed to the rescue of 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 courtesy visit to the Governor at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, said the story of the rescue of the girls cannot be complete without the laudable efforts of the government.
He said he and his team deemed it fit to come and appreciate the role played by the state government in the wake of the abduction of the students from the school on February 29.
“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 pupils 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,” Bishop Akinde said.
One of the parents of the recued girls, Ven. Ayo Olusan said they were relieved with the return of their girls, saying the prayers offered by Nigerians and the prompt effort of the state government played a huge role towards the rescue of the girls.
Responding, Governor Ambode said the incident was a test of the government’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.
