By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State has urged the Federal Government to make the stability of Nigeria’s economy a priority as the country marks 26 years of uninterrupted democratic government.

The CAN Chairman in the state, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the call on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan.

Akinyemiju also stressed the need for government to deploy all resources to tackle insecurity to guarantee peace and stability necessary to ensure socio-economic development and to attract foreign investors.

“If we prioritise our own brand by making quality products, our rate of engaging dollars will reduce hence, naira will be strengthened,” he said.

Akinyemiju, who is a retired military officer, also urged the government to adopt technology to tackle insecurity.

According to him, the deployment of drones, advance satellite, GPs trackers, and other modern equipment can be used to trace locations of insurgents and criminal hideouts.

He added that several other modern equipment necessary for security personnel should also be procured for the security agencies to combat banditry and other crimes.

“The practice of democracy in Nigeria is a work in progress hence, our leaders need more understanding on selflessness.

“Our economy is not what we are proud of yet, however, it is certain that we will get there.

“As a retired military officer, I can confidently say we have competent security forces that are capable of solving our current insecurity.

“We can see their efforts and with the right equipment and support from the Federal Government, we will see changes in the insecurity narrative,” he said.

On the legal system, the Oyo CAN boss said that more could be done to ensure the system operated smoothly, efficiently and effectively, promoting justice, stability and trust in the rule of law.

He emphasised that the country’s education system was a work in progress, though better than what it used to be.

“In previous years, strikes by Academic Staff Union of Universities and Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics were frequent.

“However, in recent times, we can see some stability; we also hope that our curriculum will gradually meet up with international standard,” Akinyemiju said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Bayo Sekoni