{"id":31268,"date":"2026-05-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=31268"},"modified":"2026-05-16T09:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T08:00:08","slug":"anglican-bishop-warns-of-economic-hardship-urges-hope-for-nigerias-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/anglican-bishop-warns-of-economic-hardship-urges-hope-for-nigerias-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Anglican Bishop Warns of Economic Hardship, Urges Hope for Nigeria\u2019s Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP), The Anglican Bishop of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has warned that Nigeria\u2019s worsening economic hardship is eroding citizens\u2019 purchasing power and deepening insecurity, but urged the public not to despair, saying the country will \u201cget out of the woods\u201d as government reforms take hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the Third Session of the Ninth Synod of the Diocese of Lagos West in Ikeja, Odedeji lamented the sharp decline in the naira and rising inflation. \u201cSometimes you are afraid to open your phone because of the numerous requests and bank account numbers that will be waiting for you. Things are that bad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the grim outlook, Odedeji expressed optimism that Nigeria\u2019s economy would recover, noting that many developed nations had endured similar phases before stabilizing. He said reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration were painful but necessary, and predicted that Nigerians who have migrated abroad might eventually return once conditions improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bishop also raised concerns about insecurity, pointing out that even short trips between Lagos and Ibadan now generate fear among travelers. He urged the federal government to intensify efforts to ensure safety, while commending Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for supporting the church and contributing to local development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented at the synod by Secretary to the State Government Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, praised the Anglican Church\u2019s role in education, healthcare, and community support, describing it as a \u201cbuilder of society\u201d that has historically contributed to nation-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odedeji\u2019s remarks reflect broader public frustration with Nigeria\u2019s economic trajectory. Inflation has surged, the naira has weakened against major currencies, and insecurity continues to disrupt daily life. Analysts say his message of hope resonates with many Nigerians who are struggling but still looking for signs of recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globally, Nigeria\u2019s economic challenges matter because the country is Africa\u2019s largest economy and most populous nation. Persistent hardship and insecurity can affect regional stability, migration patterns, and international investment. Religious leaders like Odedeji play a significant role in shaping public sentiment, offering both critique and reassurance at a time of uncertainty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP), The Anglican Bishop of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has warned that Nigeria\u2019s worsening economic hardship is eroding citizens\u2019 purchasing power and deepening insecurity, but urged the public not to despair, saying the country will \u201cget out of the woods\u201d as government reforms take hold. Speaking at the Third Session of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":31269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2096,4,478,18,3],"tags":[16393,16384,16388,16398,16396,16397,14157,16389,16391,16392,16387,16390,16395,16385,16394,16386],"class_list":["post-31268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economics","category-featured","category-financial","category-lifestyle","category-naija-news","tag-africas-largest-economy-challenges","tag-anglican-bishop-nigeria-economic-hardship","tag-bola-tinubu-economic-reforms","tag-church-response-to-inflation-nigeria","tag-economic-hardship-sermons-nigeria","tag-faith-and-governance-nigeria","tag-inflation-and-cost-of-living-nigeria","tag-lagos-insecurity-and-economy","tag-lagos-state-governor-sanwo-olu-support","tag-nigeria-economic-recovery-hopes","tag-nigeria-naira-depreciation-2026","tag-nigerian-church-role-in-nation-building","tag-nigerian-currency-crisis-2026","tag-olusola-odedeji-lagos-west-diocese","tag-public-frustration-nigeria-inflation","tag-west-africa-economic-stability-nigeria"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.funminews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Anglican-bishop.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31268"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31271,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31268\/revisions\/31271"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}