The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has called for a state of emergency on social welfare in the country.
Archbishop Ndukuba made this plea during the inauguration of a standing committee meeting of the church, emphasizing the urgent need for government intervention in addressing social welfare issues.
Specifically, Archbishop Ndukuba urged the National Assembly to criminalize delays in pension payments, highlighting the plight of pensioners who are often left struggling due to delays and non-observance of constitutional provisions regarding pension reviews.
He commended President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian workers for the enactment of the N70,000 new minimum wage but called for its extension to cover pensioners who are struggling to make ends meet.
Archbishop Ndukuba emphasized the need for special programs to assist the most vulnerable segments of society, including the unemployed, the elderly, and skilled adults. He stressed the importance of policies and programs to support these marginalized groups, as they are essential to the well-being and future of the country.
The Primate expressed concern over the alarming numbers of individuals facing hardship on the streets, highlighting the pressing nature of the social welfare crisis in Nigeria.
He suggested that declaring a state of emergency in social welfare could be a crucial step towards addressing these challenges and improving the quality of life for all citizens.
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