Emmanuel Adekunle, the Bishop of the Diocese of Egba Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has requested people to pray for Nigeria's peace and prosperity due to the country's various challenges such as insecurity and fuel scarcity. He expressed concern over the recurrent clashes between Fulani/herders, kidnapping, human trafficking, ritual killings, and political assassinations. The Bishop made these comments during the opening ceremony of the 16th Synod of the Diocese, held in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. The theme of the Synod was "Discipleship, Apostleship, and Stewardship: The Life of a True Christian."

According to the Bishop, the prevalent issues of insecurity, currency devaluation, fuel scarcity, and lack of power supply have resulted in Nigeria's continuous suffering. The country has been plagued by various acts of insecurity that have become a routine, with no noticeable improvements. These include Fulani/herders clashes all over the country, abductions, kidnappings, human trafficking, gruesome ritual killings and human sacrifices, and the use of hired assassins as a political tactic. The Bishop added that everyone is living in fear of the unknown.

The current state of affairs is alarming, and we appeal to the government to take more action to tackle these problems and safeguard the well-being of Nigerians. We also encourage citizens to stay alert and collaborate with security forces in combating criminal activities.

The religious leader urged Nigerians to offer prayers for the nation as corruption, economic decline, and inadequate infrastructure have tarnished its reputation. Consequently, the country is witnessing a trend of its best and brightest departing for better prospects abroad, commonly referred to as the "japa" syndrome. The Bishop expressed that Nigeria's image is besmirched due to the rampant corruption, economic downturn, and infrastructure failure.

Many talented individuals, particularly young people, are fleeing to other nations in Europe, Asia, and America in search of better opportunities and security. The Bishop emphasized that the only recourse left is to pray for Nigeria's well-being and to prevent its collapse. May 29, 2023, is a critical date to include in our prayers. The Bishop concluded with a hope that God will assist us as a society and provide peace and prosperity in our country once more.

In his opening address at the Synod, the paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Gbadebo, expressed his distress over the prevalence of self-deception in the church. Nonetheless, he urged Christians to adhere to the Synod's theme and lead their lives as genuine Christians