President Bola Tinubu has been urged by The Rt. Rev. Oluwaseun Aderogba, Bishop of the Diocese of Jebba, Anglican Communion, to swiftly and decisively tackle Nigeria’s numerous challenges.

During his Presidential Address at the Third Session of the Sixth Synod of the Diocese, held on Saturday, July 27, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter’s in Jebba, Bishop Aderogba expressed concern that while President Tinubu has made some efforts, they are not sufficient to address the country’s deep-rooted issues. He warned that Nigeria’s problems have escalated like a spreading epidemic, threatening the entire nation and requiring urgent attention.

The bishop emphasized the need for President Tinubu to approach the nation’s challenges, particularly insecurity, banditry, and terrorism, with clinical precision. He highlighted the detrimental impact of insecurity on agriculture, as farmers are increasingly afraid to work their land, which has led to a worsening food crisis.

Bishop Aderogba stated, “Insecurity is the enemy of development,” adding that without security, the nation cannot make meaningful progress. He called on President Tinubu to address the issues of hunger and poverty that have resulted in a high cost of living and widespread suffering across Nigeria.

Furthermore, Bishop Aderogba urged the President to confront the constitutional challenges facing the country by initiating restructuring and amendments that reflect true federalism. He emphasized that every region in Nigeria has the potential to achieve self-sufficiency.

The bishop also called for the implementation of a new minimum wage for civil servants and urged the government to enhance healthcare services, improve the educational system, and address the high cost of petroleum products, which he linked to the country’s economic difficulties.

Criticizing the excessive allowances allocated to lawmakers, Bishop Aderogba accused some government officials of treating public funds as a “national cake.” He also called on the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji A. Abdulraman, to improve infrastructure in the state and ensure the employment of more Christian teachers in schools to teach Christian religion.

Reflecting on the synod’s theme, “When God looks for a man,” Bishop Aderogba reminded the faithful that every person created by God is His servant and should strive to be faithful, humble, and devoted. He reassured them that God does not abandon His people, but individuals may choose to walk away from Him, as seen in the stories of Adam and Eve, Jonah, Saul, and the young prophet of Judah.