According to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the present economic situation is causing a great deal of suffering for Nigerians.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, February 9, the Christian organisation in the 19 Northern States and Abuja claimed that the high cost of services, goods, transportation, and food has made life in Nigeria tough for many Nigerians, to the point that the suffering of the average Nigerian is becoming intolerable.
In a statement issued in Kaduna by its Secretary-General, Elder Sunday Oibe, CAN urged the Federal Government to intervene immediately and solve the nation’s dire economic and deteriorating security conditions.
They added that the increasing levels of insecurity brought on by the frequent killings and kidnappings for ransom have made the misery in the nation much worse.
The statement titled “The Federal Government should urgently address the escalating insecurity and hunger in the country”, read;
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“The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory wishes to express its deep concern over the prevailing economic hardship and the increasing security challenges across the country.
“The suffering in the country is becoming unbearable for ordinary Nigerians. The high cost of foodstuffs, transportation, goods, and services has made life difficult for many Nigerians.
“The epileptic power supply has led to the collapse of many small businesses. The continued decline in the value of the naira and the seeming inability of the government to address the situation has completely weakened the purchasing power of ordinary Nigerians.
“The situation is further compounded by escalating insecurity occasioned by rampant killings and kidnappings for ransom. Unless justice is done, by ensuring that the perpetrators and the sponsors are brought to book, all the peace talks may be mere rhetoric.
“The government must take urgent steps to address the depressing economic and escalating security situation in the country. We called on governments at all levels to support our security agencies with all that is required to fight these criminals.
“We also called on Nigerians to cooperate with security personnel and pray for them as they confront these enemies of the nation.”
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