Catholic Bishops caution aggrieved groups against destroying Nigeria’s polity

chika ebuzor

September 15, 2016 9:34 PM

Kaigama also berated indiscrimination in appointments and treatment emanating from race and religion, and urged government to treat all equally without nepotism and favouritism.

Catholic Bishops of Nigerian Conference (CBNC)

Catholic Bishops of Nigerian Conference (CBNC), have cautioned all aggrieved groups not to destroy Nigerian polity in the course of fighting for their interests.

This is contained in a communique signed by Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, President of CBCN, at the closing ceremony of Second Plenary session of CBCN in Akure.

According to the communique, destruction of lives and properties is not the solution to make their grievances known to the government.

“We condemn in totality the vandalism and destruction of oil installations in the Niger Delta region as well as destruction of lives and properties in other regions in the country.

“Government has no excuse not to cater for its citizens and opposition parties should not run down the government but support the advancement of this country.

“We are calling on the Federal Government to tackle the roots of every problem,” Kaigama said.

Kaigama, however, called on the Federal Government to create jobs for the unemployed youths, take steps to revive the economy and diversify it in a productive way.

He further called on all tiers of governments to be prudent in their expenditure and reduce waste.

The bishop regretted the high rise of violence and human rights abuse in the country, urging all Nigerians to imbibe sanctity of people, especially women and children.

“We assure President Buhari of our prayers and support and giving him honest advice for the good of our country,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme coincided with the thanksgiving service of Retired Justice Sotonye Denton-West of Federal Court of Appeal to commemorate her 70th birthday.

Speaking with NAN, she expressed her belief that peace and justice should reign in Nigeria.

“Justice has a lot of impact on peace in Nigeria and I believe that I served this country by impacting justice to the people without fear or favor hence to promote peace,” Denton-West said.

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