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Catholic Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev'd Dr Gabriel Leke Abegunrin, (3rd left) during the Press Conference, held on Wednesday, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Basorun,, Ibadan. 

The Catholic Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev'd Dr Gabriel Leke Abegunrin, has called on the government to tackle the economic hardship being faced by the people.

Speaking during a Press Conference held on Wednesday, at St Patrick's Catholic Church Basorun, Ibadan, Archbishop Abegunrin expressed concerns at the level of hardship in the country saying that the social welfare package distributed by government should be extended to all citizens in the State.

The religious leader who spoke on security, education and employment opportunities noted that economic hardship often leads to some deviant behaviours, charged government to ensure that adequate security is provided for the people.

"If this is lacking, individuals will resort to jungle justice, as we have been witnessing in recent times; this can affect the peaceful coexistence of people in the State", the Archbishop stated.

He commended the Oyo State Government for the construction and repairs of many roads in the State, which according to him has made mobility easier for the people.

While lamenting the epileptic power supply in the State, the Archbishop charged the government to look into alternative sources of power generation and supply.

Expressing worry that the lack of jobs and harsh economic reality continue to drive youths to seek greener pastures abroad, Abegunrin challenged government at all levels to put in place effective machinery that will provide opportunities for youths and young adults to be gainfully employed.

"This phenomenon known as the “Japa Syndrome “may provide some economic benefits, but in the long run, it depopulates our society because our brightest minds are allowed to go away to develop other lands", he said.

The Most Rev’d Abegunrin who advised the government to implement the policy of BVN and NIN linkage gradually and with less stress on the citizens, said the situation where Nigerians could not have access to their money is unacceptable in view of the Covid-19 and cashless policy experience.

Archbishop Abegunrin who implored state governments to return schools owned by religious institutions to their owners stressed the need for individuals to embrace attitudinal change and apply moral and religious principles in their socioeconomic endearvours.