The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Most Rev. Peter Odetoyinbo, has commended the Federal Government for its efforts in addressing the numerous challenges facing the country.
Odetoyinbo gave the commendation in his Easter message on Sunday in Abeokuta.
He, however, said more needed to be done to tackle issues such as hunger, insecurity, kidnapping, insurgency, and other forms of criminality affecting the nation.
The bishop praised the commitment of security agencies and acknowledged the sacrifices made by security personnel in the country.
“We appreciate the efforts of government to confront the myriads of problems confronting our nation.
“We advocate that more needs to be done to address hunger, insecurity, kidnapping, insurgency and other forms of criminality in our country, ” he said
Odetoyinbo urged the government to continue providing the necessary support and tools to security agencies to enhance their operations.
Reflecting on the significance of Easter, the clergyman called on Nigerians to hold on to hope and remain steadfast in their faith.
“God triumphed over sin and death by raising Jesus Christ from the dead and paying the price for our sins.
“This is our joy in celebrating the Easter festivities,” he said.
The bishop also stressed the importance of showing love and support to one another, particularly with the current economic hardships.
“In our engagement as a Church with people at the grassroots, we try to attend to some of their needs within our means, but more effort is needed considering the adverse effects of the economy.
“The little acts of love and encouragement we give to one another can restore hope in our brothers and sisters.
“Let us be sensitive and interested in the well-being of one another as we look to the future with hope, ” he said. (NAN)
