The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency convene a sovereign national conference.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Primate Ndukuba called on Buhari to convene the sovereign national conference of ethnic nationalities, groups and regions to address issues threatening the corporate existence of the country.
The Primate gave the advice at the opening of this year’s Abuja Diocesan Synod that was held at the Cathedral Church of Advent Life Camp, Abuja.
Ndukuba, who expressed concern over the present state of insecurity, destruction of public facilities and agitations said the conference would bring together political, traditional and other opinion leaders to proffer amicable resolutions for building a stronger and safer Nigeria.
He stressed the need for state governments to take every step to secure their states and place National interest above personal ambition.
While stressing that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable and must be defended, the Anglican Primate emphasized the need to allow State Police Force in all the states of the federation to check criminal activities at the local level.
He commended the new style adopted by the leadership of the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against illicit drugs and called for collective efforts in making the fight a success.
According to Archbishop Ndukuba, the speed and desperations at which some Nigerians are getting involved in hard drugs is alarming and the country is becoming a strong hob for hard drugs hence there is a need for the authorities to stop the menace.
Over Five Hundred delegates from all the Archdeaconries of Abuja Diocese attended the Synod with the theme: Planted by the waters,’ The beauty of walking with God.