Tinubu must ensure security, stop medical tourism � Anglican primate

The Primate of Anglican Church, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, on Sunday, called on the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to ensure the security of lives and property, revamp the economy and put an end to medical tourism, among other demands.

The primate stated this in his address delivered during the first session of the 12th Synod of Abuja Diocese with the theme: �Synodality: The transforming journey with Jesus Christ.�

While congratulating Tinubu, incoming governors and members of the 10th National Assembly, the cleric� said, �Having interacted with political actors, the Anglican Communion demands of the President-elect and his team, the governors-elect and the national and state legislators that emerged victorious at the polls to give due diligence to the following, namely:

�Nigerian citizens demand that government put high priority on the security of lives and property of citizens by providing adequate security for all citizens. The present state of insecurity and attacks on churches, communities and indeed the citizens of this country, is worrisome. The security of lives and property of citizens will foster economic growth of the country.

�The government should ensure that education of our children at all levels is given top priority, as this is the best legacy our country can bequeath to her youth. The government should improve the health care delivery system, so that the current medical tourism among top government functionaries and privileged few can be completely eradicated or reduced. We have the capacity to provide and be a destination for health tourism, at least in Africa.

�We have great apprehension over the rising inflation, debt servicing burden, fuel subsidy and fear for the future of Nigeria. Alleviating the suffering of the masses should be the priority of the government, hence the church demands adequate provision of education, economic empowerment and job creation/employment opportunities for the teeming youths and citizens.

�The provision of grants and loans for indigent people as a social safety net for the citizens will offer every citizen the opportunity to contribute to the development of the country they call their own.�

The cleric said the church was unhappy with �the negligent attitude of the leaders and lack of political will to enforce the rule of law.�

�We therefore advise the government to maintain the rule of law and uphold civil rights, justice and equity. The judiciary should be made to serve the citizens in matters of justice and equity. Decentralising the police force and creation of state police will help to improve on security and maintenance of law and order,� he added.