Jerry Gana, a former Nigerian Minister, criticized the disparity between Nigeria’s wealth and widespread poverty during an Anglican Church synod. He urged national unity and condemned religious violence, emphasizing that Nigeria’s wealth is undermined by mismanagement and corruption. He praised community support and urged productive engagement.
Jerry Gana, a former Minister of Information and National Orientation, voiced his frustration over Nigeria's vast wealth and prevalent poverty during a recent Anglican Church synod in Busu, Niger State. Speaking to journalists, Gana emphasized the need for national unity and condemned religious violence, stressing that true knowledge of God should lead to love and peace, not bloodshed. He praised the hospitality of the Busu community and acknowledged the support from both Christian and Muslim residents.
Gana expressed deep discontent over Nigeria’s economic state, highlighting the paradox of being resource-rich yet poor due to mismanagement. He criticized the nation's failure to harness its resources effectively, attributing the problem to corruption and ineffective governance rather than a lack of resources. Gana urged Nigerians to engage in productive activities, stressing that both farmers and traders must perform their roles diligently for the country to prosper. He also commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his support and recognition of the event, asserting that Busu is no longer a mere village but a symbol of unity and resilience.
The synod's theme, according to former Provincial Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Edmond Efoyikere-Akanya, highlighted the need for a return to Biblical teachings and reliance on Christ to navigate current challenges and ensure spiritual and societal growth.
