From Our Correspondent
The Synod of All Nations Evangelism Ministry (ANEM) has decried the hike in price of Motor Spirit popularly called fuel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) .
This is contained in a communique issued by the synod after her third quarter meeting as well as the Ministerial Development Seminar and signed by its Chairman, Archbishop Yimam Orkwar, on Saturday in Makurdi.
"The recent increase in price of Motor Spirit announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has generated public outcry and anger across the nation.
"The increase has affected transport costs, increased inflation and created hardship in the nation.
"Social unrest, loss of lives, and destruction of property during the recent protests are some of the negative consequences we have all suffered," Orkwar said.
Orkwar who is also the President, Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria said further that the Synod called on
the Federal Government (FG) to listen and pay close attention to the cry of Nigerians and ensure that the welfare of the people was given priority.
He also said that the Synod commended the recent efforts by the Government of Benue to tackle insecurity in the Sankera area of the state under the leadership of Gov. Hyacinth Alia and urged the Government to sustain the effort.
He advised that prominent persons, traditional rulers, elite and community leaders who allegedly sponsor insecurity in the area and support criminal elements to be exposed and dealt with decisively.
He stated that the Synod observed with regret, the plight of thousands of Benue citizens whose stay in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps across the state had been unnecessarily prolonged as a result of insecurity in their communities which had adversely affected children’s health needs, education and upbringing in the camps.
"As government tackles insecurity, a deliberate effort to restore people to their safe homes should be pursued," he said.
The chairman further said that the Synod called on senior Ministers in the nation to be wary of the enemy's strategy of fueling disunity in the Body of Christ as witnessed by the social media war between highly respected senior ministers, encouraging that they should uphold the unity of the Body of Christ and the image of the Church.
He said that the Synod called on Christian faithful to pray for the peaceful conduct of the October 5 Council elections in the state and reiterated that successful Council elections and the election of credible candidates into the various positions would improve leadership at the grassroot level.
