The Southern Kaduna ECWA Pastors' Forum has called on the federal and Kaduna state governments to prioritize the development of critical infrastructure in the region. In a statement signed by its chairman, Rev. Dr Yusuf Bibiyat, and secretary, Rev. Jonathan Nkom, the forum demanded the immediate commencement of activities at the Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan. This move aims to address the healthcare needs of residents in Southern Kaduna.
The pastors also emphasized the need for the construction of key roads, including the Kafanchan-Kwoi-Jere Road and Samaru-Saminaka Road. These infrastructure projects are expected to enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth in the region. The forum expressed appreciation for the efforts of the federal and Kaduna state governments but stressed that more concrete interventions are required to address the infrastructural and socio-economic challenges facing the people.
The Southern Kaduna ECWA Pastors' Forum highlighted the importance of upgrading major tertiary institutions in the region. Specifically, they called for the upgrading of the College of Nursing, Kafanchan; College of Education, Gidan Waya; and Federal School of Statistics, Manchok. The pastors believe that investing in education is essential for developing human capital and creating opportunities for young people in Southern Kaduna.
The forum urged governments to increase interventions in critical sectors such as agriculture and electricity. They emphasized that development should extend beyond political appointments to projects that have a direct impact on the daily lives of citizens. The pastors acknowledged the appointment of some Southern Kaduna sons and daughters into federal and state positions but stressed that political representation should be complemented by measurable development across communities.
The Southern Kaduna ECWA Pastors' Forum made these demands at a press conference held at the ECWA Church, Kafanchan. The event, tagged 'The Arena of Truth,' provided a platform for the pastors to express their concerns and expectations from the governments. The forum's statement reflects the collective aspirations of the people of Southern Kaduna for improved infrastructure and socio-economic development.
Rev. Dr Yusuf Bibiyat and Rev. Jonathan Nkom, the chairman and secretary of the forum, respectively, signed the statement. The pastors' demands are aimed at fostering collaboration between the governments and the people of Southern Kaduna to drive development in the region. The Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan, and road construction projects are critical to addressing the healthcare and infrastructural needs of the region.
The Southern Kaduna ECWA Pastors' Forum's demands are a call to action for the governments to prioritize the development of critical infrastructure in the region. The pastors' concerns and expectations reflect the aspirations of the people of Southern Kaduna for a better quality of life. The governments are expected to take concrete steps to address these demands and foster development in the region.
Key points
- The Southern Kaduna ECWA Pastors' Forum demands immediate take-off of the Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan.
- The forum calls for the construction of key roads, including the Kafanchan-Kwoi-Jere Road and Samaru-Saminaka Road.
- The pastors emphasize the need for upgrading major tertiary institutions in Southern Kaduna.
