The Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican communion, The Most Revd, Dr. Henry C Ndukuba has advocated for a newly drafted national constitution created by the citizens of various ethnic nationalities of the country to address the fundamental issues necessary for the peace, growth and unity of the country.

The Primate made the call during his Primatial Address at the 2025 Church of Nigeria Standing Committee meeting held on Wednesday 19th of February 2025 at St Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Speaking on some national issues in Nigeria, starting with the security challenges in the country, the Most Revd Dr. Ndukuba decried the wanton destruction of lives and property of Nigerians in some part of the country calling on the federal government to put in place adequate mechanism to tackle the hydra-headed insecurity seen in the nation.

He advised the federal government to put in place modalities for the establishment of National Reconciliation Commission to address the factionalization among the various religion, ethnic and socio political groups as well as ensure industrialisation of Nigeria, with particular attention to Agro- Industries to enhance food security and employment opportunities for the Nigerian youth.

The Primate noted that the lives of every Nigerian matters to God irrespective of their religion, tribe and class. He encouraged them to stand firm, as God shall turn around the captivity of Nigeria as a nation.

On the theme of the first edition of the 2025 Church of Nigeria Standing Committee Meeting “The Bond of Peace: The Core of the Life and Ministry of the Church” The Primate urged Christians to shun division, acrimony and backstabbing and ensure the unity and progress of the church.

On his part, the Dean, Church of Nigeria, Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of Niger Delta and Bishop, Diocese of Ikwerre, The Most Revd Dr. Blessing Chinyere Enyindah called for support of the church of Nigeria to establish an Anglican owned tertiary institution to be called Niger Delta Anglican University to contribute to the human resources development of the church in particular and society at large.

The Dean who also commended the early missionaries In- collaboration with the forebears in faith, for their tremendous efforts to establish health care and educational institutions.

He expressed gratitude to the Primate and the Church of Nigeria for the approval accorded the province to host the 2025 Standing Committee Meeting.

Earlier in his welcome address, the host Bishop, the Rt. Revd Dr. Emmanuel Oko-Jaja commended the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his enormous support and contributions to the Diocese in hosting the meeting.

His Lordship, however expressed gratitude to God for granting all delegates safety from across the country to Port Harcourt, adding that Rivers State is peaceful and safe, despite the negative narratives of insecurity of the state.

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