The House of Bishops of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Wednesday stated that the present economic policy should be reviewed with input across party, religious and ethnic divides.
This was contained in a statement issued on the state of the nation after the Episcopal Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) presided over by the archbishop, Primate and Metropolitan of the Church, The Most Rev Henry C. Ndukuba, with other bishops in Abuja.
The bishops in the statement made available to journalists in Ibadan and signed by Rt Rev Williams O. Aladekugbe, said there is the need for an emergency economic summit in the country.
He said Nigeria needs an emergency economic summit that will bring credible Nigerians across board together to chart a new course that will put this country in a sound economic footing.
The House of Bishops of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) stated that the present economic policy in the country should be reviewed with input across party, religious and ethnic divides.
” We call for an emergency economic summit that will bring credible Nigerians across board together to chart a new course that will put this country in a sound economic footing.
“We must spare no effort to ensure food security in this country to avoid future citizen’s uprising. Every Nigerian should be involved in agriculture in whatever scale possible. State and local governments should encourage farmers by providing materials and agro services that will help boost yields.
“Government should focus on these key areas of economy: agriculture, security and energy as a way of cushioning the effect of hunger and poverty ravaging the country. The present economic policy should be reviewed with input across party, religious and ethnic divides.”
On insecurity in the country, the bishops tasked government to do more in ensuring the security of lives and property and stave off food insecurity that the parlous situation could engender, adding, ” Incidents of kidnapping and banditry have continued despite the sworn determination of government to stem the tide.
“No society can ensure effective and enduring development without security. It is indeed the primary duty of government. We posit that government can, and should do more in ensuring the security of lives and property and stave off food insecurity that this parlous situation could engender. We must not fail to salute the courage and sacrifices that all members of our security and armed forces make to nation,” the bishops said.
