By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
The prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) if not quickly addresed, may lead to a spike in criminal activities in Nigeria.
President of The United Church of Christ In NIgeria (HEKAN), Rev. (Dr.) Amos G. Kiri sounded the note of warning, while delivering his speech at the 56th Hekan Annual National Convention, in Kaduna on Sunday April 3, 2022.
“The prolonged ASUU strike in another thing I think if not settled soon may contribute to the rise in criminal activities, because students that are used to spending time reading and doing other activities in school from morning to evening are now left idle at home and on streets,” he warned.
Reverend Kiri said that their over stay at home might not be too good in some communities.
“An adage says, “An idle man is a devil’s workshop.” Therefore, I am again calling on ASUU and the Federal Government to fast track dialogue to end this lingering strike,” he appealed.
Speaking further, he lamented the increasing indulgence in cultism and drug abusive among youth.
“The future, strength and pride of any nation, community or Church are the youth.
“Sadly, many of our potential, innovative and future leaders and genus have been bewitched and trapped into devilish and destructive activities that are detrimental to their health and destructive to their lives,” he said.
Speaking further, he said, “Dear brethren, the Bible says, (Deut. 18:10-12) says, “Let no one be found among you who…who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.
“Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD…” Therefore, I urge you all to be mindful of the evil days we are in,” he reminded.
