Anglican Bishop, Egbunu tasks FG, states to combat insecurity in Nigeria

By, Mark Akadu, Kogi

The Diocese of Lokoja Anglican Communion, has called on government at all levels to demonstrate the requisite political will to combat the worsening security situation in the Nigeria

The Anglican Communion, in a communique signed by the Bishop of Lokoja Diocese and

Synod Clerical Secretary, The Most Rev’d Emmanuel  Egbunu and issued to newsmen shortly after the first session of the eleventh Synod held at the Emmanuel Anglican Church, Lokoja.

The communique with the theme “Peace with God, the Victory of the Atonement, emphasized that the current situation in Nigeria whereby citizens have little confidence in the willingness of government to protect them is regrettable.

It called on the government to take proactive measures towards making Kogi state a model for multilateral developments.

The Synod in session equally commiserated with the Catholic faithful over the transition of Pope Francis, describing the Pope as a man of Faith and godliness.

The synod, also commended the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for the prompt and regular payment of salaries and pensions in the state and urged government to sustain the gesture.

It was resolved that true redemptive work can only be obtained through our Lord Jesus Christ not by human effort and we should pursue peace relentlessly while we are assured of obtaining same.

The communique reads in part: “Christians should remain continually prayerful as it is a sine qua non for attaining peace and should make peace with one another, with their communities and their country before peace can be made with God and should promote the same.

“The Synod observes that God loves Nigeria, but the Country is racing down a dangerous precipice due to lack of integrity, sincerity, discipline; and our propensity at defending the indefensible. Synod, therefore, calls on citizens to make peace with God through repentance.

“The Synod laments that the new “religion” (politics) has taken a stronger grip on the minds and conscience of Nigerians in blatant disregard of .godly values, decency and fair play. Synod therefore calls on Nigerians to revert to godly values, decency and decorum.

“The Synod urges Government to take immediate steps to avert further tragedies on the Felele highway, which has become a deathtrap.•

“The Synod expresses shock with the hostile attitude of some Government officials towards efforts of the Diocese to develop educational institutions for the benefit of all, particularly their constant threat to revoke the Diocesan land at Zone 8, Lokoja in spite of the earlier release of a larger portion of our land to Government’ it stated.