BY POLYCARP IFEANYI / ONITSHA
Bishop of the Niger, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo has decried high level of insecurity, hunger and unemployment in the country, saying the masses are going through untold hardship.
Nwokolo stated this in his Presidential Address delivered at the 32nd Synod of the Diocese of the Niger held at St. John Anglican Church, Fegge Onitsha, Onitsha, Anambra State.
The Bishop noted, “These few past years, insecurity, hardship, unemployment, hunger and sickness have affected the psyche of many Nigerians making some to lose hope in themselves and in any other thing.
According to the Cleric, “The synod, from all indications, presumed the country as one emerging from war with millions of bleeding citizens and devastated land scape, devastated economy, devastated educational system and with total disorganized socio political system.”
He called on the Federal Government to consciously restore, without further delay, the confidence of Nigerians and rebuild the entire country without political, religions or tribal sentiments, even as he emphasized the need for Christians to cultivate the spirit of lamb feeding and being brother’s keeper.
Speaking to newsmen, the Chairman of Bishop’s nominee for 2023 synod, Chris Ukachukwu, described the presidential address delivered as an overwhelming, stressing that it depicts his high level of commitment towards uplifting the Niger diocese.
” If you go through the Bishop’s presidential address, you will see the commitments and diligent of the bishop towards uplifting the diocese in so many areas included spirituality, infrastructural development and human resources. The way he has managed the diocese and simultaneously developed all the sectors and was able to achieve them is amazing.
“His latest achievements is approval of University of the Niger by University authorities. Due to his adquate preparation, and standard facilities he put in place prompted the University authorities to approve the University instantly” Said Sir. Ukachukwu.
“The president of laity council averred that Bishop Nwokolo is a man of vision, lauding him also for laying emphasizes on the insecurity in the country which he said had been a great challenges to the country’s development.
Also speaking, the President of Men’s Christian fellowship diocese on the Niger, Rt Hon. Emeka Anyaenetu said that the presidential address delivered was far reaching and touched all aspects of human lives in the society.
He mentioned security of lives and property as well as education which drives insecurity in the country.
“Although, insecurity seems to have subsided for some time now. Government should budget higher on education so that school should be affordable and people can go to school and get employment”, he added.
He noted, “When people are educated and be employed, insecurity will reduce because a hungry Man is angry Man.”
The synod was centred on “Feed My Lamb”.
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