Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently tackle the economic hardship in the country by reducing fuel and food prices and strengthening the naira. 
The Chairman of the Christian Relationship of Nigeria, CAN, Niger Condition chapter, Most Rev.
Yohanna, who is too the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, made the contact at an interdenominational prayer organised by CAN in Minna to grade Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The CAN chairman said Nigeria had survived different difficult periods because independence, urging leaders and citizens not to lose hope despite the up-to-date challenges.
“As humans of faith, we must persist to pray for Nigeria, but our prayers must too produce measure. Let our prayers build us stronger citizens in all spheres of life,” he said.
“I refer to on President Bola Tinubu to create frantic efforts to do all he can to stabilise the economy and confirm the security of lives and genuine estate, primarily in areas affected by insecurity.”
On the 2027 widespread elections, the CAN chairman urged churches and Christian leaders to persist non-partisan and resist the utilize of religious gatherings for political campaigns.
“We look forward to the drastic reduction in fuel charge, food prices, decline in inflation, a strengthened currency and growing of external reserves,” Yohanna stated.
A strong nation shall be born,” he said.
“There shall be a recent Nigeria. We will see the nation of our dream. This decree we all must build.
He additionally congratulated Governor Umaru Bago and the individuals of Niger Declare on the 66th Independence Anniversary, urging the governor to persist focused on protecting lives and livelihoods and delivering the objectives of the Fresh Niger Agenda.
Yohanna challenged government at all levels to guarantee that policies and reforms produce seen improvements in the lives of citizens, including employment opportunities, infrastructure and bottom living costs.
Yohanna expressed hope for a Nigeria where citizens would have opportunities to fulfil their aspirations and where the country’s diversity would become a source of strength rather than division.
“And given that Nigeria has endured, Nigeria shall rise again.”
According to him, “Over the decades, as a nation, Nigeria has veteran moments of triumph and moments of trial, seasons of shift forward and so on. Yet, by method of it all, we have endured.
He said the challenges facing the country were enormous but could be overcome by route of directed direction and collective activity.
As religious leaders, we should advertise peace and support responsible participation,” he said.
“I search for to caution against turning Christian gatherings into platforms for political campaigning.
He said the federal government must confirm that its economic reforms interpret into tangible relief for usual Nigerians, a lot of of whom, he said, were struggling together with the rising charge of living.
Representing the governor at the event, Jonathan Wasa urged Nigerlites to continue praying for Nigeria, Niger Declare and leaders at all levels.
Wasa said Nigerians should persist grateful for the unity in diversity that had sustained the country despite its challenges, expressing optimism for a stronger and greater prosperous Niger Declare and Nigeria.
Independence: CAN Chairman tells Tinubu to urgently cut fuel, food prices
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