The Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (C.A.C) at the weekend appealed to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government to listen and pay close attention to the cry of Nigerians over the skyrocketed price of fuel and ensure that the welfare of the people is given priority.

The association made the appeal in a communiqu? issued at the end of the third quarter Synod of All Nations Evangelism Ministry Incorporated, held during the ministerial development seminar at Faith Cathedral in Makurdi.

Chairman of the Synod and President Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria, Archbishop Dr. Yimam Orkwar, who read the communiqu? on behalf of the Synod lamented that, ?the recent increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited has generated public outcry and anger across the nation.

The increase, which he maintained affected transport costs, increased inflation and created hardship in the nation Social unrest, loss of lives, and destruction of property during the recent protests are some of the negative consequences Nigerians are currently suffering.

The Synod commended efforts by Governor Hyacinth Alia?s government to tackle insecurity in parts of the state particularly the Sankera area and urged the government to sustain the effort.

It also tasked the government to expose and deal decisively with prominent persons, traditional rulers, elites and community leaders who allegedly sponsor insecurity in the area and support criminal elements.

The Synod among other things also asked the state government to expedite the relocation of people displaced by insecurity back to their ancestral homes.

?Synod observes with regret, the plight of thousands of Benue citizens whose stay in Internally Displaced Persons Camps across the State has been unnecessarily prolonged as a result of insecurity in their communities which has adversely affected children?s health needs, education and upbringing in the camps.

?As government tackles insecurity, a deliberate effort to restore people to their safe homes should be pursued,? the communiqu? added

The Synod admonished Christian faithful to pray for the peaceful conduct of the October 5th Council elections in the state and reiterated that successful council elections and the election of credible candidates into the various positions would improve leadership at the grassroot level.(Courtesy, excluding headline, New Telegraph)