Fighting hunger and unemployment will reduce insecurity, says Archbishop Onyia

Solutions has multifaceted crises tormenting Nigeria can't be LEFT For THE government alone. THE Bishop of Nike Diocese (Anglican Communion) Enugu State RT Rev. (Doctor) Christian Onyeka Onyia In This interview with LAWRENCE NJOKU, called on Civil Company Organizations (OSC), professional And religious body has join hands with THE government has END THE crises.

Are there things that worry You about Nigeria? Without a doubt, there are many facets of Nigeria that fast deep concern And apprehension. THE constant loss of lives, shift of the communities, And extensive disturbance of every day life For innumerable Nigerians due has persistent security challenges, including insurrection, banditry, And miscellaneous shapes of violent Conflicts through THE nation, are deeply hard. Unfortunately, THE answer has these alarming events often falls short, exit THE citizens In A State of vulnerability And uncertainty. Notably, recent incidents, such as THE tragic attacks around Mango city In Plateau State In January 2024, Or has less 43 lives were lost And many people were hurt, emphasize THE urgent need For complete action. THE State of Nigeria economy And THE struggle against poverty are problems that to weigh strongly on My awareness, especially In My role as A Bishop. THE staggering statistical that on 63 by hundred (133 million) of Nigerians endure multidimensional poverty, compound by escalation inflation And A tenuous exchange rate, underlines THE invasive tests experimented by A significant portion of THE population. To access has essential such as health care, education, to do the housework water, adequate sanitation, And basic subsistence East A terrible challenge For a lot.

Furthermore, disparities In wealth distribution, to access has economic opportunities, And essential Approvals persist through miscellaneous Regions, magnifying THE emergency of addressing these disparities. Moreover, THE pressing apprehensions surrounding policy stability, the governance, transparency, And public administration inefficiencies continue has loom big. THE invasive impact of Corruption And THE erosion of public trust In government establishments emphasize THE crucial need For substantial reforms And resolved action has to favor A more transparent And effective governance frame. Furthermore, THE prevalence of policy tensions And Conflicts underlines THE imperative of reach Understood And effective governance.

In addition, THE assembly challenges of environmental sustainability And climate change In Nigeria are part of problems of primordial concern. THE exhaustion of natural resources, erosion, And pollution not only put in danger THE ecological balance but Also to compromise THE livelihood of innumerable Nigerians, particularly those In rural areas addicted on agriculture And natural resources. Addressing these environmental problems East essential has backup THE well-being of communities And ensure sustainable development. In addressing these complex problems, he East essential has to commit In A complete And concerted effort that priorities THE well-being of all Nigerians And look for has to favor sustainable solutions that transcend policy, economic, And social split. What solutions would be You presentation has these problems that You to have identified as worrying? Addressing THE multifaceted challenges I to have Underlines In Nigeria requests A collaborative, complete effort involving governmental body, civil Company organizations, including religious institutions, And THE active participation of citizens. Together, We must strive has to forge A more secure, prosperous, And sustainable future For all Nigerians. When he come has security challenges, he East crucial For governmental entities has each level has reevaluate THE current strategies, which strongly rely on on significant financial allowances For arm supply. Instead that to focus uniquely on THE acquisition of weapons, We should to prioritize identify And mitigate THE underlying causes of insecurity. He East imperative has critically examine Why, despite substantial government investments In security, Nigeria keep on going has scrounge with invasive insecurity. Addressing problems such as hunger, poverty, And unemployment East pivot has significantly reduce insecurity, as THE adage go: "A hungry man East A angry man, And A inactive man East THE Devils workshop."

While grateful THE importance of to strenghten security forces, he East also vital has to focus efforts on addressing THE root causes of Conflicts, including poverty, socioeconomic marginalization, And limit opportunities. Improve coordination among security forces has confront insurrection, banditry, And other shapes of violent conflict East essential. In pursuit of sustainable peace, dialogue And reconciliation efforts must be underlines has to favor understanding And harmony among miscellaneous communities And groups.