By Our Correspondent <\/p>\n
Anglican Diocese of Enugu has called for an immediate action amid reported infiltration of forests in the South-East by terrorists. <\/p>\n
This formed part of the communique issued by the 3rd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese held at St. Peter\u2019s Church, Ogbete, Enugu, from Wednesday, 24th June, 2026 to Sunday, 28th June, 2026.
\n The Synod was presided over by the Bishop of Diocese of Enugu, His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Prof. Samuel Obiajulu Ike.<\/p>\n
The Synod resolution made available to journalists on Sunday was signed by His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Prof. Samuel Obiajulu Ike, Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Enugu, Prof. Offornze D. Amucheazi (SAN), Chancellor, Rev. Canon Dr. Ifeanyi Agu, Synod Secretary and H\/H Paulson C. Egbo, Registrar. <\/p>\n
The Synod congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 3rd year in office and the milestones achieved thus far, including the unification of Nigeria\u2019s Forex windows and better tax administration system. <\/p>\n
It, however, reminded the President that he came to power promising much more.<\/p>\n
The church was particularly worried over the reported \u201cpresence of terrorists in the forests of the South East States and urges both the Federal Government and State Governments of the South East to take immediate steps to flush out the terrorists from their hiding places.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Synod also raised concern that despite the humongous allocation of N5.41 trillion in the 2026 budget for the fight against insecurity in the country, the menace had continued to ravage the country, including the horrific kidnapping and killing of innocent children and teachers in schools.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod also sees the back-and-forth argument about Christian genocide as needless, for it is obvious that Christians are intentionally being targeted for elimination in Northern Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod also calls on the Government to punish terrorists and their sponsors severely.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod views with dismay the use of social media by Nigerians and terrorists to spread fear and terror in the country and calls on the Federal Government to sanction social media platforms that allow them,\u201d the resolution further stated. <\/p>\n
The Enugu Anglican Diocese also frowned at the delay in completing the Eastern Rail Line (Port Harcourt \u2013 Maiduguri) Project, which had remained a pipe dream, and called on the Federal Government to expedite action to alleviate the suffering of the people.<\/p>\n
The Synod expressed dismay that about three years after President Bola Tinubu’s promise of affordable, accessible, and reliable power, Nigerians continue to grope in darkness amid high electricity tariffs.<\/p>\n
On the 2027 elections, the Synod expressed displeasure at the overheating of the polity by politicians and urged political parties to play according to the rules, and calls on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and their candidates.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod urges the electorate to obtain their voter cards to be eligible to vote in the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod commends the continuing efforts of the Enugu State Government as the primus inter pares among the States in good governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod notes that His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has made giant strides in enhancing infrastructure, security, health, and education, among other areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Synod commends the Government of Enugu State for heeding the cry for downward reviews of multiple taxes that were making life unbearable for residents of Enugu State. The Synod, however, calls for further reductions in taxes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Diocese of Enugu declares zero tolerance for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and calls on governments, civil rights organisations, and individuals to fight against such inhumane activities,\u201d the Church said further in the resolution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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