Reverend Andemun Musa, chairman of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (TEKAN), used the 2026 First Quarter Combined Service of TEKAN/ECWA in Taraba State to urge President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action on the security crisis in northern Nigeria. He highlighted the targeted violence against Christian communities and called for intensified federal efforts to curb insecurity. At the same time, Reverend Musa appealed for economic reforms to alleviate the hardship affecting millions of Nigerians, especially the poor. While acknowledging the nation’s challenges, he praised Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas for improving security in the state and for policies that have positively impacted residents’ lives.
Bishop Ande I. Emmanuel of the United Methodist Church Nigeria, who oversees mission districts in Cameroon and Senegal, also spoke at the event. His sermon, titled “Be Still” and based on Psalm 46:10, urged Christians to remain spiritually grounded amid economic, political, and social pressures. Bishop Emmanuel warned that growing divisions within the Christian community could worsen existing challenges if believers fail to heed the Holy Spirit and biblical teachings. “Unless we listen to the Holy Spirit and follow the direction of the Bible, a lot of things will continue to go wrong,” he said, adding that denominational differences and internal conflicts weaken the faith. He emphasized that church affiliations or titles have no value in eternity, stating, “Church denominations will not take anyone to heaven, neither are there positions in heaven.”
The call for stronger government action comes against a backdrop of persistent insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, where Christian communities have suffered repeated attacks. Religious and community leaders continue to press for comprehensive security reforms and policies that address both safety and economic well‑being.
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