The Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese of the Anglican Communion has called on Christians to rebuild their relationship with God and one another, saying genuine spiritual and national transformation can only come through repentance, unity, and collective responsibility.
The diocese made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of the First Session of its First Council, held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Karu, Abuja.
The communiqué, signed by the Clerical Secretary to Council, Ven. James Bashayi, and the Chancellor, Sir Chijioke Emeka (SAN), was made available to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.
The council, presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Gershinen Dajur, was held under the theme, “Building Together With God.”
The diocese said genuine rebuilding of Nigeria, as well as spiritual renewal, must begin with true repentance and a renewed relationship with God.
It rejected division, tribalism, ethnicity, pride, and indifference, urging Christians instead to embrace unity, teamwork, and collective responsibility in their service to God and humanity.
The council expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in the country, particularly terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
It called on security agencies to improve intelligence gathering, strengthen the welfare of personnel, and tackle the underlying factors contributing to insecurity, including poverty, unemployment, and the proliferation of arms.
On the economy, the diocese acknowledged what it described as gradual macroeconomic stability but urged the government to ensure that economic reforms translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
It called for greater emphasis on food security, job creation, affordable energy, social protection, and support for small and medium-scale enterprises.
The council also raised concerns about the 2027 general elections, warning against actions capable of weakening opposition parties and undermining democratic accountability.
It urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, political parties, and voters to work towards free, fair, and credible elections.
The diocese advised Nigerians to reject electoral inducement and vote for competent leaders, while calling for an independent and impartial judiciary capable of protecting justice, law, and order and resolving post-election disputes without political interference.
On education and healthcare, the council advocated increased funding, improved welfare for workers, upgraded infrastructure, and sustained investment in technical and vocational education.
It commended the Federal Government’s shift towards skills acquisition and employability for graduates, describing the policy direction as a positive development.
The diocese also expressed satisfaction with the growth of the Anglican Communion globally and commended the Church of Nigeria for its commitment to biblical orthodoxy, evangelism, and leadership within the Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON).
Among dignitaries who attended the council were the Bishop of Kaduna, Most Rev’d Timothy Yahaya, and the Bishop of Jos, Rt. Rev’d Ephraim Gongden.
Goodwill messages were also received from the Primate of All Nigeria, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, and other church leaders.
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