The Christian Reformed Church–Nigeria (CRC-N) has voiced deep concern over the growing assaults on faculties nationwide, warning that the closure of many boarding establishments poses a critical risk to nationwide growth.
The place of the Church was outlined in a communiqué issued on the weekend following its 161st Basic Church Council (Synod), held at CRC-N No. 1 Takum in Takum Native Authorities Space of Taraba State.
Whereas acknowledging what it described as “notable enhancements” in safety below President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Synod referred to as on the Federal Authorities to take “decisive and tangible actions” to guard residents amid escalating insecurity.
The Church condemned renewed assaults on Tiv communities in Takum, which have led to lack of lives and destruction of property. It recommended Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, and the Commander of the 6 Brigade, Jalingo, for his or her swift intervention in restoring calm to affected areas.
Signed by CRC-N President, Rev. Dr. Isaiah Jirapye Magaji, and Basic Secretary, Rev. Joseph Agbu Ahmadu Garba, the communiqué reaffirmed the Church’s perception that Christians in Nigeria face focused violence—echoing earlier feedback by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
The CRC-N expressed alarm that assaults on faculties and Christian gatherings persist regardless of Nigeria’s designation by the U.S. authorities as a “Nation of Explicit Concern.”
It additionally criticized what it termed political complacency amongst some public officers and raised issues over remarks by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, which it stated appeared sympathetic to bandits and had not obtained enough scrutiny from authorities.
Past safety issues, the Synod resolved to enhance the Church’s digital presence by producing audio, visible, and digital Bible supplies in a number of languages to reinforce accessibility. It additionally accredited the restructuring of Youngsters’s Sunday College into age-based courses to strengthen discipleship and guarantee a smoother transition into the grownup congregation.
As Christmas and New 12 months celebrations method, the Church prolonged heat greetings to Christians throughout the nation and inspired believers to recommit themselves to justice, equity, and virtuous residing.
The annual council assembly was stated to have introduced collectively senior church leaders, together with the President, Rev. Dr. Isaiah Jirapye Magaji; Vice President, Rev. Dr. Bulus W. E. Surupe; and Basic Secretary, Rev. Joseph Agbu Ahmadu Garba, together with delegates from 20 Regional Church Councils, clergy, board members, leaders of the ladies’s fellowship, and different representatives.
