His Grace, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, the Catholic Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese, has implored the Federal Government to permit Dangote Refinery to sell premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol, directly to marketers.
The cleric on Wednesday spoke at a news briefing organised by the Archdiocese on the occasion of his 75th birthday anniversary in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
He opined that would make things easier and cheaper for people to buy petrol directly from Dangote rather than through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL.
Abegunrin also charged the governments at all levels to be up and doing in their efforts to secure lives and property of the people.
He enjoined the youths to shun all forms of vices and engage in skills that would make them self-employed.
“It’s not totally true that there is no job; the youths can use their hands to work, they can farm and establish themselves.
“We also urge all faithful to encourage the youths, get jobs for them and advise them properly,” the cleric said.
Rev. Fr. Richard Omolade, a priest in the Archdiocese of Ibadan honoured Abegunrin for his selfless services to the Catholic church, Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
According to Omolade, Abegurin is “a great role model, hardworking, punctual, patient, humble, encouraging, truthful and lover of the youths,” he said.
“As a matter of fact, His Grace’s tenure as the Archbishop of Ibadan has witnessed tremendous growth in all levels.
“We must not also forget the Emeritus Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev. Felix Job, who is the predecessor of Archbishop Abegunrin, for his leadership in the past.
“The two of them really worked hard to take the church to this height it has attained and assured them of our continuous prayer for God’s protection.”