The Bishop Diocese of Niger West, Rght Reverend Johnson Ekwe has called on the Federal government to solve Nigeria’s insecurity problem through provision of good governance, true federalism, and adherence to National character justice and equity.

Bishop Ekwe made the call while presenting his charge to the Second Session of the Fourth Synod of the Diocese held at St. Jude’s Anglican Church Nando, Anambra East Council area.

Staff reporter Njideka Okoye was there and reports that Bishop Ekwe who decried use of force on citizens asked the federal government to focus on the welfare of the people by providing employment, infrastructure, social amenities and improve the standard of education.

Bishop Ekwe commended Governor Willie Obiano for the provision of International Cargo and Passenger Airport at Umueri and implore him to ensure the completion of the major roads leading to Ayamelum local government area and also spoke on the theme of the synod.

Speaking, the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Reverend Dr. Alexander Ibezim commended Bishop Ekwe and his wife for their commitment towards the growth and development of the area, especially in evangelizing the Omambala area, urging the people to be complete in Christ.

In their remarks, the Bishop Diocese of Amichi Right Reverend Ephraim Ikeakor and his Afikpo Diocese counterpart, Rt. Reverend Paul Udogu said one needs to be complete in Christ to be able to overcome the challenges of life noting that the theme of the synod is prophetic and an encouragement to the body of Christ.

In their separate speeches, the host vicar, Canon Ebelechukwu Egbuji, one of the delegates, Igwe Dr. Ken Nnamdi, Chairman Synod Central Planning Committee, Sir Ferdinand Orauno and the Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Mr Onyeaka Uwadiegwu thanked God for the success of the synod describing it as a blessing to Nando community.

The synod which has its theme as “You Are Complete in Christ the Head of Principality and Power” featured presentations to Bishop Ekwe.

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