The Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Calabar has called for the suspension of the the national population and housing census billed for May this year due to insecurity.
“Synod calls for the putting on hold of the nationwide population census slated to commence on May 3, 2023 pending when the security will improve.”
Also, the Synod lamented the high unemployment rate in the country, and advised the youths and unemployed to acquire skills to earn dignified livelihood and escape poverty and frustration. The Synod also decried the difficult economic situation in the country, adding that the majority of the citizens exist on the breadline and called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , to revive the economy.
The Synod sympathised with victims of ongoing wars in parts of the world and sought God’s intervention to end the wars and called on the Federal Government to evacuate its citizens from the war-torn zones. The Synod also appealed to all aggrieved politicians who contested in the just concluded general elections to seek redress in the law courts and not resort to unlawful means.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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