Insecurity: Anglican Diocece Urges Nigerians To Consider Self Defence, Backs Int. Collaboration

By Ayodele Oni

The Anglican Diocese of Ado Ekiti, Church of Nigeria, has welcomed international collaboration in strengthening Nigeria’s security capacity.

This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the third Session of its 20th Synod alongside its 60th anniversary celebrations held in Ado Ekiti.

The communiqué signed by the President of the Synod, His Lordship, The Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatubosun, and the Secretary, The Ven. Emmanuel Feranmi Ojo, expressed concern over insecurity, particularly violent attacks and kidnappings, urging the government to strengthen its response to criminal activities.

The Synod advised Nigerians to consider lawful means of self-defence in the light of prevailing security challenges, while also calling on the President to intensify efforts against banditry, especially in Northern Nigeria.

The Synod commended the Federal Government’s anti-corruption efforts but urged greater transparency and fairness, stressing the need for proper reinvestment of funds saved from fuel subsidy removal to ease the economic burden on citizens.

The Church further urged government at all levels to prioritize job creation, promote industrialization, and shift the economy from consumption to production, stressing that tackling unemployment would significantly improve both security and economic stability

Addressing Nigeria’s electoral process, the Synod underscored the importance of electronic transmission of results in ensuring credible elections ahead of the 2027 general polls and called on anti-corruption agencies to tackle vote-buying, stressing the need for electoral bodies and security agencies to act impartially.

On the upcoming Ekiti State governorship election in June 2026, the Synod appealed for peaceful conduct and a level playing field for all political actors, encouraging citizens to participate responsibly.

Concluding, the Synod called on Nigerians to remain patriotic, uphold moral values, and work collectively towards national unity and development.

The Synod emphasized its theme, “Children Are the Heritage of God” (Psalm 127:3), describing it as timely in the face of increasing moral challenges affecting young people.

Participants stressed that raising Godly children remains both a spiritual and societal duty, highlighting discipline, intentional Christian teaching, and mentorship as key approaches.