Cleric Decries Incessant Piracy On Waterways

The Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta, Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Ralph Ebirien, has decried the incessant sea piracy along waterways in Rivers State.
Ebirien said this while declaring open the third session of the 23rd Synod of the Diocese at Obuama Kalabari west Archdeaconry in Degema Local Government Area .
Ebirien said the situation has led to loss of lives, adding that government must step in to find solutions to the problem.
He also said the Synod was delayed because of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic and stressed the need for the people of the state to put their trust in God.
Also speaking,the Archdeacon of Bonny South East Archdeaconry, Venerable Peter Kiribo Blu-Attoni called for regular security patrol of the waterways to check piracy.
The cleric also decried the state of the economy, stressing that something urgent must be done to ensure that Nigerians get access to the good things of life.
The Synod was attended by delegates from the 19 Archdeaconry that made up the Diocese.