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Diocese Tasks Govt On Security Of Lives, Property
Diocese of Okrika, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has criticised the Federal Government over the state of insecurity in the country.
This was contained in a presidential address delivered by Bishop of the Diocese, Rt Rev. Enoch Atuboyedia, at the 2nd session of the 7th Synod of the Diocese at St Peter’s Church, Okrika.
The theme for the Synod was “We Wrestle Not”.
The Diocese described as worrisome, attacks on Christians, churches, communities and even on the citizens of the country.
According to the church,”if citizens and their properties are properly secured, the economy of the country will be boosted.
“The church demands that government should put high priority on the security of lives and property of citizens by providing adequate security for all citizens.
“The present state of insecurity and attacks on Christians, churches, communities and indeed the citizenry of this country is worrisome”.
The church also called on the government to ensure quality education for children at all levels as it is the best legacy the country can bequeath to her youths.
It further called on the government to improve on the health care delivery system in the country to stem the rising tide of medical tourism.
According to the church, Nigeria has the capacity to provide good health care delivery system and be a destination for health tourism on the African continent.
It expressed dismay over the rising inflation, debt servicing burden, and fuel subsidy as well as fear for the future of Nigeria.
“Alleviating the sufferings of the masses should be the priority of the government at all levels.
“The church demands adequate provisions for education, economic empowerment and jobs for the teeming youths and citizens.
“The provision of grants and loans for indigent people and social safe net for the citizens will offer every opportunity to contribute to the development of the country.
“The synod frowns at the negligent attitude of leaders and the lack of political will to enforce the rule of law.
“We, therefore, advise the government to maintain the rule of law and to uphold civil rights, justice and equality”, it stated.
The Synod said the judiciary should be made to serve the citizens in matters of justice and equity, while also calling for the decentralisation of the police force to improve security.
“The church demands that our leaders should make comprehensive assessment of the policies and procedures of government to be able to make governance in Nigeria an all inclusive matter.
“The government should ensure that the appointments into political offices are not lopsided and should not be done on sentiment or sectional interest”.
It added that the church would hold the government accountable for any form of infrastructural neglect and therefore demands full execution and completion of road, construction of schools and others.
The Synod also demands for provision of electricity and power, good public transport system and housing for the citizens.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members
The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).
In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.
The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.
Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.
The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.