By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Aba, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that starvation and inflation have been fuelling insecurity within the nation, and known as for pressing authorities motion to handle the deepening financial hardship.
Recall that the Nationwide Safety Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Employees, Basic Christopher Musa, expressed identical sentiment at an occasion in Abuja two weeks in the past.
Talking on the forty third Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church Nigeria, held on the Methodist Cathedral of Unity, Wuse, Abuja, Dr Aba stated insecurity remained the basis reason behind Nigeria’s socio-economic woes and urged the authorities to behave with ‘honesty and seriousness’ in tackling the nation’s challenges.
On the occasion declared open by President Bola Tinubu who was represented by Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, Dr Aba stated: “All Nigerians will agree that we face three main challenges: starvation, inflation, and insecurity.
‘’I imagine insecurity is the basis reason behind the opposite two, and by addressing it, we will pave the way in which for normalcy and progress.
“As a Church, we urge these in positions of authority to confront these anomalies with the honesty and seriousness they demand.
‘’Governments in any respect ranges should take decisive motion to sort out these points, for no nation can prosper underneath the burden of such challenges.”
In his message, President Tinubu acknowledged the Methodist Church’s contributions to nationwide improvement and reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to deepening collaboration with faith-based establishments.
He praised the church’s legacy in training, healthcare, and social advocacy, noting that a lot of Nigeria’s founding fathers, together with Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Louis Ojukwu, have been merchandise of Methodist academic establishments.
“The partnership between church and state is crucial for the well-being of our residents, and we stay dedicated to strengthening this collaboration for the better good.
“The theme of this 12 months’s Council, ‘He Will Rise Once more,’ aligns seamlessly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda for Nigeria. After years of grappling with unsustainable subsidies, Nigeria is, certainly, rising once more,” he stated.
Tinubu famous additional the Methodist Church’s pioneering position in establishing colleges, hospitals, orphanages, and psychological well being services in Nigeria, applauding its advocacy for good governance and civic duty.
“The historical past of our nation’s improvement can’t be advised with out acknowledging the pivotal position performed by the Methodist Church Nigeria,” he added.
In his tackle, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, recommended the Methodist Church for its enduring dedication to Christian unity, social justice, and nation-building.
He urged continued ecumenical collaboration to handle nationwide challenges and uphold Christian values.
“In an period marked by uncertainty, insecurity, and socio-political turbulence, your constant efforts in constructing bridges throughout denominational divides, fostering concord amongst believers, and offering hope to the weary are acts of nice braveness and profound obedience to the decision of Christ,” Okoh stated.
He additionally praised the church’s seen influence in training, healthcare, and ethical management, encouraging the bishops to proceed serving with ‘integrity, non secular depth, and unwavering dedication.’
The Council of Bishops is an annual gathering devoted to non secular renewal, ministerial management, and reinforcing the Methodist Church’s apostolic mission. This 12 months’s version marked the forty third session and attracted leaders from throughout the nation.
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