The Methodist Church Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to fix the country’s wobbling economy.
The church equally lamented the rising inflation in the country which is closely linked to the policy guiding the management of the foreign exchange, particularly the dollar.
The church said the effects of the current economic hardship are real and painful and urged the President to rally all efforts to stabilise the naira.
The church also urged the federal government to step up its commitment towards adequately addressing the growing insecurity in the country and ensure that those behind the condemnable acts of banditry, kidnapping for ransom, arson, and armed robbery among others are dealt with accordingly.
In a communique issued at the end of its 33rd Synod meeting held at Rev. Mellor Methodist Cathedral, Agbowa, Sagamu in Sagamu Local Government area of Ogun State.
The communique made available to journalists on Friday was signed by Very Revd. Jacob Ayedona, the Synod Secretary, Dr. Akinola Soname, the Lay President, and the Rt. Rev. Bamidele Ibikunle, the Diocesan Bishop and President of Synod.
The communique commended Tinubu for efforts taken so far to mitigate the challenges confronting the nation.
It advises the government at all levels to be mindful of the impact of economic policies especially those affecting the citizens at the grassroots level.
“While we pray for our President, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, as they prepare for the first anniversary in office.
“They must however also be very well aware that the current hardship is real and government should employ resources at its disposal to improve the state of the economy.
“The Synod prays that God will grant them renewed strength and wisdom as they continue to manage the affairs of the nation,” the communique read.
The church called on government to do more to tackle the challenge of insecurity.
“All those found culpable in the recent attacks on public institutions like banks, police stations, airports, railway lines, seaports, and motor parks should be treated with all seriousness.
“The security agencies should unite to find a common solution to these ugly security developments in the country”, the communique said.
