By Correspondent in Minna.
The Synod of Bida,Niger state, North Central Nigeria,has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to make adequate palliatives available to be distributed to Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious or regional affiliations to ameliorate the hardship citizens are going through occasioned by the harsh economic realities in the country.
This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the third session of the 8th Synod of Bida Diocese, Anglican Communion which took place at Gbadafu in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger state.
The Synod observed that many people could no longer being able to fend for themselves due to loss of jobs, insecurity, no salaries and as well political uncertainties.
The Synod with the theme, “Your Labour is not in vain in the Lord”, according to the communiqué, expressed worry that despite promises and assurances by the President Muhaadu Buhari, issues of insecurity across the country remained unabated.
The communiqué, signed by the Bida Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Jonah Kolo, emphasised on the state of the nation particularly the activities, especially bordering on insecurity
While calling on President Buhari to live up to his promises of handing over a united and secured Nigeria to a successor, the Synod expressed worry over unfolding political scenarios in the aftermath of the recent elections.
"It is important for all the three tiers of government to rise to their responsibilities of providing adequate jobs for youths to check insecurity and exodus of professionals while in the interim, the federal government should urgently provide palliatives to end hunger and deaths," the synord said.
It nevertheless encouraged Christians not to lose hope but continue fervently in prayer for divine intervention in the numerous challenges facing Nigeria and globally and to have faith in God, no matter the circumstance they may find themselves.
Among the Bishops from other Dioceses present at the Synod include the Bishop of Minna, Kutigi, Doko and as well the Archbishop of Lokoja Ecclesiastical Province, 34 other clergies from within and outside Niger state and 76 members of House of Laity.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
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