President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have caused much suffering for Nigerians, and the newly elected Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos Chapter, Yemi Davids, has declared that this “looks like wickedness.” In an interview seen by THE WHISTLER, Davids stated that the nation’s suffering has put a strain on churches’ welfare programs. The head of PFN claimed that the country’s policies, which include the floating of the naira in June 2023 and the elimination of gasoline subsidies in May of the same year, will cause severe economic setbacks.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
His remarks come in the wake of the appalling suffering endured by Nigeria following the more than 400% increase in energy costs, which caused inflation to spike to 33.4% in July. The increasing cost of Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) to N897 per litre is exacerbating the already difficult situation. “The conference of policies from the government in terms of even beyond the fuel,” Davids stated, “is a lot.” Given the rising cost of food and the pressure on our numerous churches, we have been working to resolve the electric tariff. “There are gaps in our welfare system. Regretfully, we don’t always discuss that. We feed people for a living almost every week, therefore we would really appreciate some empathy from the government.
It appears to be wickedness. All of this coming together simultaneously. It appears that someone is treating the populace badly. That’s how it appears. Everybody is experiencing pain. both the church’s leadership and adherents in general.” The chairman stated that the government’s economic decisions had to have a human aspect. He noted that some Nigerians’ problems have been addressed by churches. We struggle with housing costs, school fees, and food in particular, and we exhort individuals and churches to take up that cause. The problem with churches is that we don’t genuinely communicate with the general people. Apparently, churches are not making enough of an effort,” he continued.
We struggle with housing costs, school fees, and food in particular, and we exhort individuals and churches to take up that cause. The problem with churches is that we don’t genuinely communicate with the general people. Apparently, churches are not making enough of an effort,” he continued. In response to the demonstration that took place August 1–10, 2024, he declared that it was improper for the government to repress demonstrators. According to Davids, the demonstration was sparked by hardship, and the government need to concentrate more on finding solutions than on apprehending demonstrators.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
