Following the economical crisis and level of hardship in the country, Julius Abbe, the Primate of The African Church, has urged the government to urgently address the issues of hunger and insecurity facing the nation.

This was revealed at the 5th Biennial and 118th Conference of The African Church recently, he lamented the widespread hunger and insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians.

Abbe lamented on the increase of food prices and widespread poverty as contributing factors to the insecurity that is prevalent in the country, he also criticised a perceived lack of sincerity among government officials and called for a return to moral uprightness.

The conference had the theme “Who Shall Ascend unto the Hill of the Lord?” aims to inspire not only spiritual renewal but also action.

He called on the government to prioritise the welfare and security of its citizens.

The Clergy also emphasized the attention of leaders im the country to environmental degradation, also urging the church to play a vital role in caring for the earth.

Abbe reaffirmed the stance of the church against same-sex marriage.

Primate said, “Let us not forget that the law of this land also prohibits any same-sex relationship… We must learn to never compromise the truth for any reason.”

Nigeria with millions of its population at risk of food compromise, has been facing significant challenges with insecurity and hunger.

Factors contributing to this crisis include regional instability, climate change, inflation, and ongoing conflicts, particularly in northeastern Nigeria.

The United Nations estimates that about 25 million Nigerians, roughly 15 percent of the total population, are food insecure.