Life is difficult for Nigerians — Catholic, Anglican Archbishops
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Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba and the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, at the weekend, expressed concern over the escalating insecurity and economic hardship faced by Nigerians, Vanguard reports.
Vanguard said that in his address to the Second Session of the Twelfth Synod of the Diocese of Abuja, Archbishop Ndukuba decried the increasing hardship, starvation, and economic difficulties faced by ordinary Nigerian families.
He stated that the country was in extremely tough times, adding that leaders must take decisive action to address the challenges. While commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts at tackling the country’s problems, the Archbishop emphasized the need for accountability in leadership.
“Leadership must be seen as a sacred trust from God and an opportunity to serve God and humanity, whether in the political and public spheres or in the church and sacred spheres,” he said.
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He also lamented the multifaceted problems facing the nation, including corruption, insecurity, and economic difficulties.
According to him, these perennial challenges have resulted in a situation where holders of offices abuse their power, prioritising personal interests over the greater good.
Archbishop Ndukuba called for the establishment of a state or regional police force to address the challenge of insecurity in different regions.
He said: “The insecurity of lives and property in Nigeria has become a cancer that is eating deep into the fabric of our national life. Nigeria is becoming a failed State in the league of Somalia and South Sudan which are riddled with internal conflicts among the constituent tribes and political leaders.
“The establishment of a state or regional police force will help each geo-political zone respond.
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to the challenge of insecurity in their region and bring stability, security and economic growth.
“Nobody can passionately defend and protect a territory better than those who have stakes in such a place. The advantages in having the state police outweigh the disadvantages. The existence of State Police does not rule out the presence of a federal police force.”
On the economy, Ndukuba said: “The economy of Nigeria is in a bad shape, and citizens feel the pain daily. The efforts of economic policy planners, the new Central Bank governor, and his team to stabilize the exchange rate are commendable.
“High debt levels, reckless borrowing, and corruption are contributing to adverse economic conditions. The crippling debt burden erodes investor confidence, leading to capital flight and negatively impacting the Nigerian stock market and overall economic stability. Continuous borrowing contributes to inflationary pressures, driving up prices and affecting the cost of living.
“The 2024 budget and Nigeria’s debt profile are intertwined, requiring prudent management to ensure debt sustainability and long-term economic health.
