Jebba Anglican Synod urges Kwara, FG to tackle insecurity, protect religious freedom
Nike Popoola
The Diocese of Jebba, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has called on the Federal Government and the Kwara State Government to intensify efforts to address insecurity, protect religious freedom and ensure equitable development across the state.
The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the First Session of the Seventh Synod of the Diocese of Jebba, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Jebba, Kwara State, from August 1 to 2, 2026.
The Synod, presided over by the Diocesan Bishop and President of Synod, The Rt Revd Dr. Oluwaseun Adeyinka Aderogba, adopted the theme, “Choose Life and Live: A Call to Sustainable and Uncompromising Christian Faith” from Deuteronomy 30:19-20.
The Synod urged Christians to remain steadfast in biblical truth, reject moral compromise and uphold righteousness in both private and public life, stressing that the Church must continue to raise faithful disciples who positively influence society.
While commending Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for ongoing infrastructural development and the establishment of a military base in Omu-Aran, the Synod appealed for more equitable distribution of development projects, particularly in Kwara North Senatorial District.
It specifically called for the reconstruction of the Share-Patigi Road and the execution of the Jebba-Bacita-Shonga Road project.
The Synod, however, expressed concern over persistent insecurity in parts of the state and urged governments at all levels to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve collaboration among security agencies and secure the immediate release of kidnapped victims in Woro Community, Ikerin-Opin, Lata Nna and other affected communities.
It also encouraged communities in the Yoruba-speaking areas of Kwara State to embrace recognised security initiatives, including the “Iru Ekun” arrangement, to safeguard lives and property.
At the national level, the Synod commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the establishment of state police, describing it as a step that could strengthen community policing and improve national security.
The Church also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies and political stakeholders to ensure free, fair, peaceful and credible elections, especially the forthcoming Osun State governorship poll.
Additionally, the Synod opposed any legislative proposal that could restrict public preaching, including street and bus evangelism, warning that such measures would infringe on constitutional rights to freedom of worship and religious expression.
The communiqué further urged political office seekers to conduct issue-based campaigns and called on Christians to remain committed to evangelism, discipleship, family values, youth development and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress.
