Nigerians are frustrated, hungry and angry – Bishop Ogunbanwo

Diocesan Bishop of Ijebu South West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), The Rt. Revd (Dr) Babatunde Ogunbanwo has called on the Nigerian government to address the challenge posed to Nigerians by the current economic reality, saying citizens are hungry, angry and frustrated.

Ogunbanwo in his presidential address to the second session of the Fifth Synod held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Omu-Ijebu, Odogbolu Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State, that it is now time for the Federal Government to address all issues facing country is facing.

He also advocated a new constitution, drawn up by a sovereign representation of all ethnic nationalities in the country, one that would take care of it fair distribution of resources and opportunities.

“The state of affairs in Nigeria today remains worrying. It seems that we are now going from one problem to another And it seems there is no solution insight. There is no point in hiding the fact that Nigerians are frustratedshe are hungry and angry.

“The depreciation of the Naira and inflation are two important economic challenges that Nigeria is facing For several years. The decline in the validity of Naira has consistently affected the economic growth in our country. It is taking a toll on inflation, the living standards of the masses and even the businesses of the country.

“Recentlythe problem seems to be going from bad to worse and from worse to worse. And it is a shame that the government and its economic team have still not proposed the right solutions to the problems.

“To address the pressing challenges and lay a solid foundation for a stronger future, Nigeria must take on the tough but essential task of crafting a new Constitution that reflects the aspirations and values ​​of all people and cultures” , he said. added

Speaking about the theme of the synod: ‘If someone says that I love God‘, the diocese urged Christians to be their brothers’ keepers by showing the love of God toward each other.

Bishop Ogunbanwo said, “Do we hear the cries of those around us who need help, who are hungry and desperately looking to us to show them love? If we indeed love God, we will not turn a deaf ear to their cry.”

The Bishop expressed concern over the future of the Yoruba language and appealed to governors in the South West to ensure the use of the mother tongue is popularized more.