The Diocese of Lokoja Anglican Communion, has called on government to demonstrate the required political action to deal with the worsening security situation in the Nigeria.
This was part of the Communique issued and signed at the end of the first session of the eleventh Synod of the Diocese of Lokoja, by The Most Rev’d Emmanuel Egbunu, Bishop of Lokoja Diocese and Synod Clerical Secretary, with the theme “Peace with God. The Victory of the Atonement.”
The communiqué urged Nigerians to prioritize prayer, peace, and repentance. The Synod expressed concern over Nigeria’s moral decline, citing lack of integrity, sincerity, and discipline.
They also denounced the prioritization of politics over godly values and called on citizens to revert to decency and fair play.
Additionally, the Synod urged the government to address the hazardous Felele highway and prevent further tragedies.
The Synod in session equally commiserated with the Catholic faithful over the transition of Pope Francis, describing the Pope as a man of Faith and godliness.
The Synod also commended Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the State Governor, for prompt and regular payment of salaries and pensions in the state and urged government to sustain the gesture.
“Christians should remain continually prayerful as it is a sine qua non for attaining peace and should make peace with one another, with their communities and their country before peace can be made with God and should promote the same,” the communiques reads in part.
“The Synod observes that God loves Nigeria, but the country is racing down a dangerous precipice due to lack of integrity, sincerity, discipline; and our propensity at defending the indefensible. Synod, therefore, calls on citizens to make peace with God through repentance.
“The Synod laments that the new “religion” (politics) has taken a stronger grip on the minds and conscience of Nigerians in blatant disregard of .godly values, decency and fair play. Synod therefore calls on Nigerians to revert to godly values, decency and decorum.
“The Synod urges Government to take immediate steps to avert further tragedies on the Felele highway, which has become a deathtrap.
“The Synod expresses shock with the hostile attitude of some Government officials towards efforts of the Diocese to develop educational institutions for the benefit of all, particularly their constant threat to revoke the Diocesan land at Zone 8, Lokoja in spite of the earlier release of a larger portion of our land to Government.
“The Synod notes that the church is not only for spiritual activities but also for psychomotor activities, as such a football competition named after The Most Rev’d Emmanuel A.S. Egbunu will be competed for by the Youth in the Diocese.
“Synod affirms the introduction of Interreligious Council and urges Government to strengthen the council in the interest of religious harmony in the State.
“Synod recognizing the important historical roles of Bishop Ajayi Crowther, particularly in Kogi State, urged Government to find a befitting way to immortalize him”.
It was gathered that the first session of the Eleventh synod of the Diocese of Lokoja Anglican Communion was held from the 25th to 27th April 2025 at the Emmanuel Anglican Church, Lokoja with His Grace, The Most Rev’d Emanuel A.S. Egbunu Ph.D presiding.
