By Dayo Johnson, Akure

The Bishop of Akure Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Revd Simeon Oluwole Borokini has asked the Federal Government to take a definite stand on the issue of fuel subsidy to save Nigerians from agonies due to persistent fuel scarcity.

Speaking at the 3rd session of the Eleventh Synod at the St Peter’s Church, Ijare, Ondo State on a theme; “Called to be chosen for God”, Borokini said: “Government should not only make a pronouncement on? subsidy removal but also put in place appropriate machinery to prevent further corrupt practices currently prevalent in the oil industry where tax payers’ monies are embezzled or paid for services not rendered.

“The government should ensure effective management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, by reviewing the composition of the Board of Directors of the corporation,” he stated, stressing that the board should be headed by professionals and not politicians.

According to the bishop, the current wastage needs to be checked so as to improve accountability and optimize the economy, noting “Government should swing into action fast so as to meet the aspirations of Nigerians who voted them into power.”

Lamenting the state of affairs at the power sector, the clergyman said the erratic and epileptic electricity supply should be properly addressed by government as it is central to economic development of any nation.

Borokini who threw his support for true federalism, urged the Buhari administration to take more proactive steps to secure the lives of Nigerians in all parts of the country and safeguard our fundamental human and constitutional rights to freedom of religion.

“Each state of the federation should be allowed to have a say in the management of the natural resources available in its area while the Federal Government acts as the umpire. Policies that will instill discipline and ensure order in every facet of Nigerian society must be formulated and enforced; there should be no sacred cows.

“It is our hope that government policies will ensure freedom of worship and that all terrorist attacks and kidnappings, will be dealt with to curtail further destruction of lives and property. We should pursue all things that promote peace and unity among each other at the national, state, local and community levels,” Borokini said.