Ibadan: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State has urged the Federal Government to make the stability of Nigeria’s economy a priority as the country marks 26 years of uninterrupted democratic government. The CAN Chairman in the state, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the call on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Akinyemiju also stressed the need for the government to deploy all resources to tackle insecurity to guarantee peace and stability necessary to ensure socio-economic development and to attract foreign investors. He highlighted the importance of prioritising the production of quality local goods to strengthen the naira by reducing reliance on foreign currency.
Akinyemiju, who is a retired military officer, also urged the government to adopt technology to tackle insecurity. He mentioned the deployment of drones, advanced satellite, GPS trackers, and other modern equipment as tools to trace locations of insurgents and criminal hideouts. He added that several other modern equipment necessary for security personnel should be procured for the security agencies to combat banditry and other crimes effectively.
Furthermore, Akinyemiju commented on Nigeria’s democratic practice, describing it as a work in progress that requires leaders to gain more understanding of selflessness. He expressed confidence in the competency of the country’s security forces, stating that with the right equipment and support from the Federal Government, there will be changes in the insecurity narrative.
On the legal system, the Oyo CAN boss emphasized the need for improvements to ensure the system operates smoothly, efficiently, and effectively, promoting justice, stability, and trust in the rule of law. He also noted that while the education system is still a work in progress, it has shown improvements compared to previous years, with fewer strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics. He expressed hope that the curriculum will gradually meet international standards.