A Public affairs analyst and Industrialist in Port Harcourt, Dr. Ile Joseph, has voiced serious concern over what he described as an increasing trend of terrorist attacks allegedly directed at Christian communities in parts of Northern Nigeria.
In an interview with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Dr. Joseph, who hails from Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), faulted the Federal Government for what he termed its persistent inability to curb years of deteriorating insecurity.
While acknowledging that Nigerians have shown remarkable patience despite continued attacks that threaten national stability, the Industrialist who is also a Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent and decisive measures to protect lives and property, pointing out that security is a fundamental constitutional mandate.
Dr. Joseph, however, called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to convene a National Emergency Conference to address the worrisome issue, stressing that the Church must take a stronger stand in defending vulnerable communities, promoting peace, and supporting victims of violence.
The public affairs analyst noted that security remains the foundation for economic growth, youth empowerment, investment inflows, and national unity.
Dr. Joseph warned that failure by government and relevant stakeholders to take swift and pragmatic action could lead to far more catastrophic consequences for the country.
He made it clear that no nation can prosper amid fear, instability, and unchecked violence, adding that restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture has become urgent and critical.
