The All Nations Evangelism Ministry (ANEM) has called for the restructuring and reformation of Nigeria along the lines of justice and peace so as to usher in the desired development for the country.
ANEM made the call at its First Quarter Synod held on Saturday, during the International Communion for World Missions (ICWM) at Faith Cathedral in Makurdi.
Speaking on behalf of the Synod of ANEM, the Archbishop and Chairman of Synod, Dr. Yimam Orkwar said at present where the affairs of the country are skewed to the direction of self aggrandizement will never be of benefit to the country’s development agenda.
He blamed particularly the christian leaders for being too docile on issues of governance in the country.
The Archbishop and Chairman of Synod said, “in this country christians are becoming too docile in terms of political activities. Christian leaders are only concerned with what is their individual benefits. It is not going to help the nation grow at all. The Moslems fight for collective agenda, they are determined and focused”.
Arch Bishop Orkwar who is also President of the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (CAC–Nig.), while presenting the communique of the Synod, raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, describing the wave of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across the country as a “systemic failure” that demands urgent and decisive intervention.
He said the Synod expressed deep concerns over the spate of insecurity in Benue and other parts of the country, noting that persistent incidents of banditry, abductions and unprovoked killings have instilled fear among citizens, displaced communities, restricted movement and crippled economic activities.
The church specifically cited the recent abduction of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates en route to Otukpo in Benue State, alongside the Palm Sunday attacks recorded in Jos, Plateau State; Agatu in Benue; and parts of Kwara State, as troubling indicators of a deteriorating security architecture.
According to the Synod, the continued loss of lives, including that of military personnel, is unacceptable and portrays Nigeria in negative light within the global community.
The church urged the Federal Government to strengthen its security collaboration with the United States, particularly in intelligence sharing and military support, stressing that improved international cooperation could enhance the nation’s capacity to combat emerging threats.
Synod further decried the rising cost of living, driven by escalating fuel prices and inflation, which it noted, has worsened poverty levels in the country and described the trend as unfortunate.
The meeting therefore called on the administration of President Bola Tinubu to prioritise poverty reduction policies.
Ahead the 2027 general elections, the Synod charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold its independence and ensure that public trust in the electoral process is strengthened.
It also urged political actors and citizens to conduct themselves with patriotism, unity and a commitment to peaceful coexistence, noting that election periods remain critical to the nation’s stability and democratic growth.
