Cleric urges Tinubu to tackle insecurity, economic hardship in northern Nigeria urgently
News Cleric urges Tinubu to tackle insecurity, economic hardship in northern Nigeria urgently Published on April 20, 2026 By Great Ozozoyin googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Chairman of TEKAN/ECWA, Rev. Andemun Musa, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action in addressing the persistent security challenges in Northern Nigeria, particularly what he described as targeted attacks on Christians. Rev. Musa made the appeal on Sunday during the 2026 First Quarter Combined Service of TEKAN/ECWA held in Taraba State. He also urged the nation’s leadership to intensify efforts toward alleviating the economic hardship affecting millions of poor Nigerians. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); While expressing concern over national issues, the cleric commended Taraba state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas for improvements in security within the state, as well as policies he said have positively impacted the lives of residents. Earlier in the service, the guest speaker, Bishop Ande I. Emmanuel of the United Methodist Church Nigeria, who also oversees mission districts in Cameroon and Senegal, called on Christians to remain attentive to the voice of God despite life’s challenges. Delivering a sermon titled “Be Still,” drawn from Psalm 46:10, Bishop Emmanuel encouraged believers to stay spiritually grounded amid economic, political, and social pressures. He warned against growing divisions within the Christian community, stressing that failure to heed the Holy Spirit and biblical teachings could worsen existing problems. “Unless we listen to the Holy Spirit and follow the direction of the Bible, a lot of things will continue to go wrong,” he said. The bishop further cautioned that denominational differences and internal conflicts weaken the Christian faith, adding that church affiliations or titles hold no value in eternity. “Church denominations will not take anyone to heaven, neither are there positions in heaven,” he stated, urging unity and spiritual reflection among Christians. Don't Miss Nigerians tackle govt over huge financial loss to medical tourism You may like Only Peter Obi can give Tinubu strong fight – Prophet Iginla tells opposition 2027: ‘They’ll defeat him’ – Udenta names ADC ticket to send Tinubu packing IMF Report confirms Nigerians’ ‘renewed hardship’ under Tinubu — Atiku World Bank report: Nigerian Govt clears air on ‘missing’ revenue President Tinubu never endorsed Gov Adeleke’s re-election — Osun NASS members I can defeat Tinubu in free, fair election – Dino Melaye