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Welcomes ongoing economic reforms
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Israel Akanji, has defended the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the president inherited a mismanaged economy.
Speaking at a press conference to herald the 113th Nigerian Baptist Convention in Abuja on Friday, Rev. Akanji admitted that the reforms have inflicted hardship and pain on the people. Nevertheless, he appreciates the president for all his efforts to cushion the severity of the economic hardship.
He maintained that the president’s economic reforms were intended to revive the nation’s economy in such a way that every citizen would be a beneficiary. “However, we strongly suggest that the three tiers of government must be strictly monitored in order to ensure the adequate implementation of the policies.”
He urged the president to continue to intensify action in putting in place economic policies that will mend the broken pieces of the country as quickly as possible. “We are making this request in spite of not being unmindful of the global wars which have continued to affect every part of the world adversely,” he said.
He encouraged politicians, especially those currently occupying political offices, to work for the good of the masses who entrusted them with power to lead. “I don’t think we will be realistic to tell our current leaders to take their eyes off politics when 2027 is seriously knocking at our door.
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“However, we need to tell them to continue to focus on governance and ways out of the current sensitive economic hardship and the security challenges in our land. Whoever does his work well now need not fear the coming 2027 elections because people’s work will speak for them.
“We are at the verge of the electioneering season in the country; it’s imperative to urge our politicians to play the game according to the rules – to shun all forms of violence and election malpractices. As one of our former leaders said, our political ambition is not worth the blood of anyone. Hence, we also implore INEC to maintain neutrality and be determined to conduct free, fair and credible polls.”
Regarding the 113th annual convention, Rev. Akanji said the event will start on Saturday with the theme “Entering into Newness through the Fruit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit”.
He confirmed that thousands of delegates from across the country would converge on Abuja to seek the Face of God in prayers, learning, and supplication. “It is a time of revival, worship, and prayer for our country, presenting the reports of our stewardship, doing appraisals, and planning for the coming years of our denomination. Almighty God will accept our prayers under corporate anointing, grant us the understanding of His word, and make our annual gathering a blessing to our entire nation and us.”
He implored the three arms of government to continue to promote and sustain religious freedom in Nigeria. “This has become a global appeal at the apex world bodies, especially the United Nations.
Nigeria, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, cannot dissociate its crises from the lack of dignity for humans and respect for religious freedom. Therefore, the president should ensure that there is a conscious and continuous dialogue to uphold the dignity of human life and religious freedom in the country.”
