Emma Elekwa
Primate of All Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in crime fighting, just as he described President Donald Trump’s attack on terrorists in Nigeria as welcome development and expected.
Ndukuba made the commendation in his Presidential address at the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Standing Committee Meeting held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Osumenyi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State.
The Standing Committee Meeting, with the theme “Service to the Lord: Imperative for the family under God” was attended by almost all the Anglican Bishops and Archbishops from across Nigeria.
The Primate said that the political will already demonstrated in tackling insecurity was a clear message to all.
He however noted that there was need for constant review of strategy and greater improvement, saying that Nigeria would certainly overcome and rise again to its destiny.
He regretted that the twin problem of banditry and terrorism seemed to be deeply entrenched in Nigeria due to some factors that must be addressed.
Resurgence & regrouping
According to him, the recent attacks and kidnappings in communities across the country suggested there is a resurgence and regrouping of insurgency.
Archbishop Ndukuba said: “The genocide against Christians and other citizens in Nigeria suggests that weaponization of religious and tribal institutions is fundamental in the intractable insecurity in Nigeria.
“It was evident that the massacre of Christians and destruction of some local communities, are done to advance the interest of some political and religious entities.
“The genocide against Nigerian citizens is evident and especially against Christian communities in the North and some Southern states.
“With glaring evidence, it is quite embarrassing that some religious and political leaders are denying that such is happening in Nigeria.
“In a situation where the government of Nigeria cannot competently tackle the problem, we appeal that the international community should come to our aid. After all, Nigeria has served in many international peace-keeping projects.
The Standing Committee Meeting, however recommended that Nigeria must address issues of security of lives and property as fundamental to its social economic and political well-being.
It noted that the factors contributing to insecurity must be tackled, such as the country’s porous national borders, failure to expose and hold accountable those who sponsor and gain from terrorism.
