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The Methodist Church of Nigeria has asked the Federal Government to redouble efforts in tackling insecurity in the country with a view to securing the lives and property of Nigerians, irrespective of religious beliefs.
It expressed concern that the situation has become an embarrassment to Nigerians, hence, the need for government to do a lot more towards ending widespread killings, kidnappings, banditry and other crimes.
The Bishop, Diocese of Lagos Central, Samuel Nortey, stated this while addressing journalists on the 10th anniversary of the Church in
Lagos, adding that unemployment was another monster that must be tamed if the country must move forward.
He specifically condemned the killings and kidnappings, which he said, had affected some of its members and clergy in recent times.
“The Methodist Church Nigeria and this Diocese condemned in the strongest terms the insecurity and lack of peace in this nation. We condemn this because it is not just in the North, West or South. We are unhappy with the situation of things in this country.
“Federal Government needs to do more until it finds a lasting solution to insecurity. Until the government secures every Nigerian, it will be as if they haven’t done anything.
“The first thing we expect from government is to secure us and if it fails to secure us, then it has not done enough. They promise us change and we cannot continue the way we are,” he stated.
