A Bauchi based Cleric, Rev. Dr. Okafor Emefesi says most of the societal ills such as rape, arm robbery, kidnappings among others witnessed in the country could be traced to broken homes.
Dr. Okafor who is the president of a Non-Governmental Organization known as Couples Network International made the submission on Friday when he paid a courtesy visit on members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Chapter.
He said societal ills such as rape, insurgency, kidnapping, armed robbery, abandoned and destitute children are all traceable to breakdown and disintegration of families.
According to him, his NGO is a Christian faith based with the main objective of bringing back peace and stability in marriages across the globe.
The Reverend added that Couple Network International is collaborating with organizations such as the NUJ to enable it to effectively promote marital and family stability in Nigeria as well as globally.
He said that the project which has been on for the past 40 years is being carried out through conferences, marriage seminars, workshops and special awards to families and organizations.
Rev. Okafor who appreciated journalists in Bauchi for their support to his organization said that media coverage accorded to his activities has made him succeed tremendously.
He appealed to philanthropists, other organizations and governments at all levels to support his organization in order to achieve the task of ensuring stability in various homes to better the society.
While responding, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Mal. Ahmed Mohammed commended the Clergyman for his role in preaching peace in the state.
He noted with delight, the activities of the cleric in his programmes that are geared towards serving humanity.
The Chairman who told Dr Okafor that the correspondents’ Chapel comprises members from various media organisations with headquarters outside Bauchi state said the union is proud to associate itself with clergymen like him.
