The Bishop of the Diocese of Jebba, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Dr Oluwaseun Aderogba, has commended the Federal Government’s move to establish state police, saying the initiative will strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.
Aderogba stated this in a communiqué issued at the end of the first session of the seventh Synod of the Diocese of Jebba, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Jebba, Kwara State.
The synod, held from August 1 to 2, 2026, was themed, “Choose Life and Live: A Call to Sustainable and Uncompromising Christian Faith,” drawn from Deuteronomy 30:19-20.
The communiqué, signed by Aderogba, the Synod President; the Chancellor, Hon. Justice O. Adekeye; and the Synod Secretary, Ven. Ebenezer O. Onabanjo, commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for supporting the establishment of state police.
The synod expressed optimism that the successful implementation of the initiative would improve community policing and contribute to strengthening security across the country.
On the 2027 general elections, the church urged political candidates to conduct their campaigns with maturity, civility and patriotism.
It called for issue-based campaigns centred on clear manifestos and policies, while cautioning politicians against inflammatory rhetoric, personal attacks, misinformation and divisive statements.
The synod also appealed to the government to reconsider the proposed restriction on public preaching in commercial vehicles.
It argued that restricting street and bus evangelism could affect citizens’ constitutional rights to freedom of worship, religious expression and peaceful propagation of their faith.
“The synod expresses its concern over any legislative proposal intended to restrict public preaching, including street and bus evangelism,” the communiqué stated.
The church further called on Nigerians to pray for the unity and progress of the country, urging Christians to uphold biblical values, promote justice and peace, support lawful authorities and demonstrate exemplary character in society.
The synod was attended by the Archbishop of Kwara Province, Most Rev. Israel Amoo, his wife, Mrs Alice Amoo, and other bishops, clergy, diocesan officials, awardees and invited guests.
