ASABA/Nigeria: The porous nature of the country’s security architecture had drew the attention of the Executive Assistant on Religion, to the Delta State Governor, Bishop Greatman Nmalagu, as he asked how can Nigerians celebrate Christmas and New year without losing their sleep.
The assistant to the Governor, made the statement in a message to Nigerians, to pray for a better government that will be responsible to the securing of lives and properties of Nigerians.
He stated that it’s a common knowledge that the Nigerian security network is not functioning as expected, as a result of lack of capacity of the government at the federal level, with the high level of what is seen as independence of each security departments, without a central coordination.
Bishop Nmalagu who congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, used the opportunity to ask Nigerians to pray for the leadership at all level, especially at the Federal Level, to change tactics in the way and manner they coordinate security issues, as the live of every Nigerian matters.
“I wonder how Nigerians will celebrate this Christmas without losing their sleep.” He asked.
“It’s a common knowledge that the Nigerian Security Network is not functioning. Not with the high level of stealing, kidnapping, and bandits attacks in different parts of the country.”
“In the spirit of the birth of our Lord Jesus, we should have a rethink to our security systems. Let us change tactics, because every life of Nigerians matters.”
On behalf of my family, and the religious body in the state, I congratulate every Nigerian for this year’s Christmas celebration. It was a year laced with too many uncertainties. But we have overcome those uncertainties with our believe in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Let us pray for the government, to work on our security architecture. It’s an area that need serious improvement.” He concluded.
