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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on the Federal Government (FG) and all security agencies to act decisively and impartially to stem the tide of bloodshed across the country.
The Church also urged the government to bring all culprits to justice, and protect every Nigerian irrespective of faith or ethnicity.
This was contained in a communique Issued at the end of the 2nd Session of the 11th Synod of the Diocese of Nsukka held recently at St. John’s Church Edem-Ani, Edem Archdeaconry, Nsukka LGA of Enugu State.
The communique was jointly signed by Kingsley S. E. Obeta, clerical synod secretary, and Aloysius EzeAgbo, the bishop of Nsukka.
“The synod further strongly condemns the ongoing and senseless killings of Christians and other innocent citizens across parts of Nigeria, which amount to a systematic persecution and silent genocide against vulnerable communities,” the communique reads.
It equally expressed concern over deepening insecurity, insisting that “no government can claim success while its citizens live in fear and displacement.”
On the same vein, the synod also commended president Donald Trump and the American legislatures for voicing out and supporting the fact that there is genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
Similarly, it aligns fully with the position of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in decrying the atrocities and denouncing the alarming culture of impunity that emboldens the perpetrators of the killings.
On the current state of the nation, the synod laments the worsening economy, rising cost of living, and selective war against corruption.
While acknowledging some bold reforms, it however noted that macroeconomic stability without human impact is empty progress.
“The Church calls on government to adopt humane economic policies, cut incessant and reckless borrowing, and ensure transparency in the management of recovered funds.”
The synod congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on completing two years in office and urged him to redouble his efforts in fulfilling the promises made to Nigerians.
“The synod calls for a renewed commitment to good governance, national unity, and people-centered leadership that prioritizes results over rhetoric.”
It also caution against the early focus on 2027 politics, reminding all elected politicians that meaningful governance that transforms lives will be the strongest endorsement of all.
Themed, ‘The Apostles’ Blueprint for Maturity: A Pathway to Spiritual Growth (Acts 2:40–47).’ The theme underscores the centrality of doctrinal grounding; fellowship; sacramental and relational communion; and prayers as the apostolic roadmap for maturity.
“All believers are charged to pursue maturity in Christ. Christian leaders should model and mentor humility, authenticity and consistency; while churches are to intentionally build discipleship structures that move people from conversion to Christ-like character.”
The Synod further lends its voice to the sustained calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), whose continued detention, in defiance of several court orders, has resulted in intractable security challenges in the entire Southeast region.
Arising from its deliberations, the Synod calls on all Christians to rekindle the values of faith, integrity, fellowship and service that characterized the early Church.
The Synod affirms that genuine maturity comes from a commitment to personal discipline like a soldier, rigorous training like the athlete and perseverance like the farmer; thereby producing a community of God’s people united in purpose, steadfast in service, and guided by truth and love, just like the model of the early Apostles.
Beyond the Church, the Synod also urged all citizens, regardless of creed to embrace the virtues of truth, justice, compassion, and shared responsibility in building a peaceful and progressive society.
