The Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA) has called on the Federal Government to appoint Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on Christian and Muslim Religious Affairs to bridge gaps and build grassroots trust.
The Secretary-General of the association, Rev. Simon Dolly-Kif, who made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said such would help foster unity and peace in the country.
Dolly-Kif noted that appointing dedicated aides would represent a strategic national necessity to harness the moral authority of faith institutions in solving everyday human challenges.
According to him, at a time when economic pressures, insecurity, and social tensions are testing the resilience of families across Nigeria, such appointments are far more than mere political gestures.
He noted that, “in many communities across the country where government presence is minimal, churches and mosques serve as primary lifelines for ordinary citizens by running health clinics, community schools, and welfare programmes.
