By Chimaobi Nwaiwu
NNEWI — Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Get together, Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as a “wealthy nation” that politicians have become against the law scene, citing mismanagement of public assets as a key problem.
Obi made the remarks throughout the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Standing Committee Assembly at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Osumenyi, Nnewi South Native Authorities Space, Anambra State. The assembly, themed “Service to the Lord: Crucial for the Household underneath God,” introduced collectively practically all Anglican Bishops from throughout the nation.
Whereas commending Bishop Ephraim Ikeakor for reworking the Amichi Diocese, Obi criticized Nigerian politicians for misappropriating funds and prioritizing frivolities over important establishments. “The issue of Nigeria is we, the politicians. We’re the issue of the nation. We spend cash on frivolities leaving essential establishments to rot away. The perfect faculties within the state now are run by the church, but the federal government doesn’t give them subvention,” he stated.
Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of All Nigeria, His Grace Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba, additionally addressed the assembly, praising the Federal Authorities and safety businesses for efforts in combating insecurity. He warned, nonetheless, that banditry, terrorism, and legal networks stay deeply entrenched, stressing the necessity for sustained overview of methods and improved interventions.
The Primate urged the Nigerian authorities to sort out insecurity comprehensively, together with addressing porous borders, controlling arms trafficking, holding sponsors of terrorism accountable, and strengthening intelligence and neighborhood collaboration. He additionally raised considerations over corruption, arduous drug trafficking, and systemic vices undermining nationwide improvement, calling for decisive motion from each authorities and residents.
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, welcomed the bishops, highlighting safety beneficial properties within the state, together with the dismantling of 62 legal camps. He urged continued collaboration between the church and authorities to make sure lasting peace and stability.
The Standing Committee Assembly emphasised the significance of godly household management, neighborhood service, and social duty, highlighting the church’s position in selling moral governance, schooling, and societal improvement.
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