Anglican Bishop Urges Federal Government to Address Inflation and Insecurity

The Bishop of the Diocese of Ondo, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Stephen Oni, has called on the Federal Government to tackle the rising inflation and insecurity plaguing the country.

During the third session of the 24th Synod of the diocese held at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Araromi-Obu, in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Bishop Oni expressed concern over the increasing hardship faced by Nigerians, leading to a brain drain, especially among young professionals.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the Synod, the bishop urged government at all levels to implement measures to control the escalating inflation.

He also called for the restructuring of Nigeria to allow for devolution of powers, including resource control among states.

Bishop Oni strongly condemned the kidnapping of schoolchildren and other forms of insecurity, describing them as abnormal occurrences.

He also criticized the high rate of crude oil theft in the country, urging the church to preach against excessive material acquisition, which has negative impacts on society.