Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, Chairman, of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State, has stressed the importance of justice and fairness in the sustenance of peace in the country.
Akinyemiju made the assertion in an interview with Newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan.
He remarked that a lack of justice and fairness could have profound and multifaceted effects on individuals, groups, communities, and society as a whole.
“We see the manifestation of misunderstanding, anger, and resentment which sometimes results in conflicts among people in the society, but the antidote for every conflict is peace.
“However, in most cases, for peace to reign, there must be a transparent dispensation of justice, fairness, and equity. These should, of course, be the watchword or mantra of leaders at any level.
“In as much as the Bible in Romans 12:18 enjoins us to live at peace with everyone to the extent that is possible, the same Bible in Col 4:1 also admonished ‘masters to treat their people justly and fairly’.
“This means recognising the impact of justice and fairness in the attainment and sustenance of peace,” he said.
In this regard, Akinyemiju emphasised the need for the Church to play the key role of reconciling differences among people in society, in relation to reconciliation with God and fellow men.
The Oyo CAN boss also stressed the need for good communication among stakeholders, leaders, and people at all levels.
According to him, good communication is an important and healthy part of any relationship including government and the people.
“Granted that all relationships have ups and downs, but a healthy communication style can make it easier to deal with conflict/misunderstanding and build a stronger and healthier partnership.
“Without clear communication, partners may misinterpret each other’s intentions, feelings or actions, leading to unnecessary conflict or resentment.
“Attainment and sustenance of peaceful co-existence is an all-arms responsibility,” Akinyemiju said.
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