The 12th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Minna, Niger State has decried high level corruption in Nigeria that has kept most citizens below poverty line.
The Synod held at Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Minna, observed that “high-level corruption has kept the citizens of Nigeria perpetually below the poverty line, thereby undermining citizens’ trust in the government.”
This position was contained in the communique released at the end of the First Session of the 12th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Minna, presided over by the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lokoja and Bishop of Minna Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Daniel Abubakar Yisa.
To end corruption, the Synod recommended that people should hold themselves and leaders accountable for their actions, to promote transparency and fairness.
The communiqué also stated that persistent security challenges, despite efforts to address them, was causing fear and instability among citizens.
On the position of the synod on the economic crisis resulting from the removal of petrol and energy subsidies, the communiqué said the situation has led to rising poverty levels, making it increasingly difficult for many families to make ends meet and businesses suffocating.
The communique added that power supply problems had continued to plague the country in spite of regular tariff increase, hindering development efforts and making daily life challenging for millions of Nigerians.
While commending infrastructural development efforts of Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, the synod advised the governor to strike a balance between infrastructure development and social welfare initiatives to ensure sustainable development.
