ANEM demands stronger measures to curb insecurity, rising costs of living

The Synod of the All Nations Evangelism Ministry (ANEM) on Sunday called on governments at all levels to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and protect lives and property across the country.

The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the ministry’s third-quarter Synod held during the Ministerial Development Seminar at Faith Cathedral, Makurdi, and signed by the President of the ministry, Archbishop Dr Yimam Orkwar.

The Synod expressed concern over terrorism, insurgency, banditry, mass abductions and attacks on farming communities, citing recent incidents in Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area (LGA), and Ugboju, LGA of Benue state where aside Many civilians, six policemen were also killed.

It also condoled with the families of 37 miners reportedly killed by suffocation while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Niger dtate Command, and called for a thorough investigation into the incident.

The Synod urged governments, traditional institutions, community leaders and church leaders to work together to address insecurity, while appealing to political actors to embrace dialogue and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.

It further cautioned church leaders against allowing personal interests and sentiments to influence prophecies concerning the elections, urging them to seek the will of God and remain united.

The Synod also expressed concern over the frequent increase in petrol prices and their impact on the cost of living, calling on President Bola Tinubu’s economic team to intensify efforts to improve the living standards of Nigerians.

Speaking with journalists after presenting the communiqué, Archbishop Orkwar, the Chairman of the Synod who is also President of the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria, said government had a responsibility to promote peace and enable communities to live and work together safely.

Orkwar stressed that deliberate and collective efforts by all stakeholders were needed to find lasting solutions to the security and economic challenges confronting the country.