The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Bishop Man-oso Ndagoso on Tuesday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review the policies of his government which have caused u told hardship to majority of the people of the country and have failed to uplift them.
In a traditional Christmas message during a press conference in Kaduna, Archbishop Matthew Man-oso Ndagoso pointed out that the people of Nigeria are being buffeted by my raids of problems as a result of some of the policies of government or it’s failure to address some challenges in the country.
According to the clergyman, insecurity, hunger, multi-dimensional poverty, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, terrorism, insurgency, armed robbery, high cost of living and and astronomical cost of transportation caused mainly by the hurried and unplanned removal of fuel subsidy and the free floating of the national currency, the Naira have caused serious existential challenge to most Nigerians which in effect have made many Nigerians hopeless and loss of trust.
“some have lost hope in themselves, their country and even in God leaving them with no option but ending their lives. Those who can afford are leaving the country in droves or “japaring.” There is hopelessness everywhere in the land.
“Given the hardship in the land, we plead with governments at all levels, especially, at the federal level to do whatever it takes by way of policy change or redirection to cushion the effects of the policies that brought us to where are. The hunger and poverty in the land is better imagined. Even at harvest time the prices of essential food items have not changed for the better. Little wonder then that wherever people hear of palliative distribution huge numbers gather to get whatever they can leading to the tragic experiences we have had in recent times” he said.
On the issue of farming in the country expressed optimism that “in spite of serious security challenges during the last farming season, many people braved it and put their lives on the line to cultivate their farms. We thank all those who did that.
“As usual, the harvest is a mixed bag. Reports coming from different parts of our Archdiocese indicate that while some areas have bumper harvest of some food and cash crops some were not that lucky. It is therefore pertinent to remind our farmers of the need to be careful and prudent in the use of farm produce. As already noted, the season is a festive one that calls for celebration.
“The usual temptation this time of the year is to sell farm produce at giveaway prices to celebrate. As always, we caution our farmers especially in the rural areas to be careful in the management of their farm produce, mindful of the fact that, though all we possess is for the common good, we know also that charity begins at home” he said.
