Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Christian Reformed Church–Nigeria, CRC-N, has expressed concern over the growing number of attacks on schools across the country, describing the shutdown of many boarding institutions as a major setback to national development.
The position of the Church was contained in a communiqué issued at the weekend following its 161st General Church Council (Synod), held at CRC-N No. 1 Takum, in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The Synod urged the Federal Government to urgently take “decisive and tangible actions” to protect citizens from escalating insecurity.
While acknowledging what it described as notable improvements in national security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, CRC-N condemned renewed attacks on Tiv communities in Takum, which have resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property.
The Church commended Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas and the Commander of the 6 Brigade, Jalingo, for their swift intervention and efforts to restore peace.
The communiqué signed by CRC-N President, Rev. Dr. Isaiah Jirapye Magaji, and General Secretary, Rev. Joseph Agbu Ahmadu Garba reaffirmed the Church’s belief that Christians in Nigeria continue to face targeted violence, echoing earlier remarks by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
The Church expressed alarm that attacks on schools and Christian gatherings persist despite Nigeria’s designation by the U.S. government as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
CRC-N also criticized what it described as political complacency among some government officials and expressed concern over public comments by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, which it said appeared sympathetic to bandits and had not been adequately scrutinized by authorities.
Beyond security concerns, the Synod resolved to strengthen the Church’s digital footprint by producing Bible materials in audio, visual, and digital formats across various languages to enhance accessibility in an increasingly digital world.
It also approved restructuring Children’s Sunday School into age-based classes to improve discipleship and ensure smooth transition into the adult congregation.
As Christmas and New Year celebrations approach, CRC-N extended warm felicitations to Christians nationwide and urged believers to recommit themselves to justice, fairness, and virtuous living.
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