PRELATE OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NIGERIA CALLS FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AMONG NIGERIANS
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| Rev. Nzie Nsi Eke. |
By Charles Kalu
The Prelate and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, the Rev. Nzie Nsi Eke, has congratulated Nigerians on celebration of the 59th Independence anniversary of the country.
In a statement to mark the
occasion, the Rev Nsi Eke appealed to all sections of the country feeling
aggrieved over the Nigerian project to apply decorum and peaceful disposition
to their agitation.
A statement signed on his
behalf by the Director of Information and Public Affairs of the Church, Rev Nnoke
Ibe noted that the outpouring of goodwill from around the world on Nigeria's independence
proves the continued significance of Nigeria and her importance in the comity
of nations.
The Prelate commended
efforts put in place by President Buhari aimed at uprooting the scourge of
corruption in all sectors of the Nigerian economy.
According to the Prelate; “I
sincerely know that despite her current challenges; the future of Nigeria
remains bright and those challenges would soon be surmounted and the nation
will move into her destiny of progress and prosperity."
His Eminence Nsi Eke
called for continued encouragement and support for security agencies in their
bid to wipe out insurgency and insecurity in the country.
The Clergyman also called
on the Federal government to secure the unconditional release of Leah Sharibu,
the remaining Chibok secondary school girls and hundreds of others still held
in the custody of the Boko Haram terrorists.
The Moderator of the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria urged Nigerians to
remain steadfast and join hands to sincerely fight all forms of corruption,
immorality, child and women trafficking, rape, child molestation, violence, and
ungodly sexual relationships.
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