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The call came from Angela Williams, the co-founder and chief executive of Christian campaign group Christian Concern who, according to The Times, said that the archbishop was in a prime position to mediate in kidnap negotiations.
She’s quoted as saying:
“Resolution is an important part of the archbishop’s work and with his background in this area he should play a personal role.
“He has the experience of negotiating with kidnappers in this area.”
The Most Rev Justin Welby had previously negotiated the release of hostages in the Niger Delta part of Nigeria where David Donovan and his wife Shirley were kidnapped last week.
He has also visited the Delta on a number of occasions while he was the treasurer of the oil exploration group Enterprise Oil plc, where he was mainly concerned with West African oil projects.
Mr and Mrs Donovan run a primary care clinic and train local staff.
The archbishop was out of the country and could not be reached for comment.
Although the Donovans were criticised for working in an area notorious for kidnapping westerners, Ms Williams said:
“Christian missionaries provide vital services such as this clinic in Nigeria. When God calls you to go to a place and you have something to give then it is a calling you cannot ignore.”
As well as Mr & Mrs Donovan, the Times says that the other two hostages are known as “Alana” and “Tyan”.
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