Insecurity pushing Nigeria to become a failed state — Presbyterian Church
Nigeria’s perennial insecurity is driving the country to become a failed state, the head of theThe church is marking its 175th anniversary in Nigeria. At a media briefing in Abuja Friday, the prelate of the church, Nzie Nsi Ekeh, lamented the impact of insurgency, banditry, kidnappings, herders’ attacks, robbery, and cultism on the country.
“As a church that existed long before Nigeria emerged as a nation; played, and still playing a lot of significant positive roles for the emergence of the nation, it was deeply concerned by issues bordering on insecurity, hunger, 2023 elections, e-transmission of election results, Nigeria’s unity and youth,” he said.
“While we appreciate the sacrifices our security agencies are making to keep us safe and some recent gains they have made in the battle to keep Nigeria safe, we want to encourage the government to get more aggressive in the fight, otherwise 2023 elections will be a mirage,” he warned.
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