Wake up to your responsibility, Archbishop Kaigama tells Buhari - Catholic Herald
Catholic Herald
  • Home
  • Cover Story
  • Editorial
  • Archbishopric
  • News
    • Vatican News
  • Homily
  • Kids &Teens
  • Gallery
    • Gallery
No Result
View All Result
Catholic Herald
No Result
View All Result
Home Uncategorized

Wake up to your responsibility, Archbishop Kaigama tells Buhari

By Constaincia Uruakpa

by admin
July 3, 2021
in Uncategorized
0
502
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

…Cautions FG on suppressing agents of positive change

By Constaincia Uruakpa

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. (Dr.) Ignatius Kaigama, has cautioned the Federal Government not to suppress the voice of citizens and youths in the streets. Archbishop Kaigama gave the admonishment in a message delivered during the dedication of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nyanya, Abuja. Archbishop Kaigama said the seed of Christian faith that started in Nigeria, like a mustard seed, continues to grow, despite some subtle anti-Christian policies/strategies, as well as unfavourable social, economic and political atmosphere in the country. The Archbishop prayed that Nigeria will mature beyond the polarization, based on religion and tribe, so as to be a shining light of social integration for Africa. He said: “As we celebrated Democracy Day, we saw agitated youths on the streets clamouring for positive change. Suppressing their voice or scaring them away is not a solution, but responding positively and creatively to those reasonable demands of theirs.”

Archbishop Kaigama expressed his worry over the country relying on oil as the primary source of national revenue, adding that this constitutes the major source of quarrels about injustice and marginalisation. He advised that the country should focus more systematically on farming and animal husbandry; which can help to reduce the number of unemployed youths on the streets, as well as stop the needless hostility between farmers and herders. He implored Nigerians to truly rededicate themselves to God, and to show respect to one another, identify with the poor, and practice genuine forgiveness and reconciliation. Also, in a sermon he delivered recently at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Archbishop Kaigama asked the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to wake up to its statutory responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians. According to the Archbishop, the wake-up call became necessary, following an alarm raised by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State that an unprecedented food shortage looms, as a result of the persistent bandit attacks on farming communities.

While condemning the challenges posed by insecurity, Archbishop Kaigama called on the government to make conscious efforts to alleviate the people’s suffering. He said, “Today that farmers cannot go to the farm for fear of bandits and kidnappers, children are not safe in school and youths are frustrated to the point of desperation, leaders must wake up to their responsibilities, to help heal the trauma of poverty, the psychological stress of insecurity and the fatigue of daily life. “As Jesus identified with the sick, the suffering and downtrodden, our leaders must make conscious efforts to alleviate people’s suffering. While urging Nigerians to remain patriotic and support the efforts of those in power to overcome the challenges, Archbishop Kaigama insisted that they must first be exemplary, selfless in service and sensitive to the needs of people under their care, especially in the use of public resources.

Share201Tweet126Share50
admin

admin

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

The 12 Articles of the Creed

June 14, 2021

Examination malpractices: Who is to blame?

July 10, 2021

Act right, don’t be part of those destroying the world today!

June 14, 2021

Agenda for in-coming Lagos State Governor

0

Fathers And The Omugwo Train

0

Married Pentecostal Pastor Set To Become Catholic Priest

0
Neglect Behind Bars: 23-Year-Old Mohammed Bello dies awaiting justice

Neglect Behind Bars: 23-Year-Old Mohammed Bello dies awaiting justice

May 17, 2025
Dangote Mourns Pope Francis, Condoles Archbishop Martins and Catholic Church

Dangote Mourns Pope Francis, Condoles Archbishop Martins and Catholic Church

May 14, 2025

New successor of St. Peter: Meet Pope Leo XIV

May 12, 2025
Catholic Herald

© 2024 | Xebrian

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • Mixed Grill
  • Interview Section
  • Spirituality
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Technology
  • Gallery
  • Back Page
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Cover Story
  • Editorial
  • Archbishopric
  • News
    • Vatican News
  • Homily
    • Spirituality
  • Mixed Grill
  • Interview Section
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Health
  • Kids &Teens
  • Gallery
    • Gallery
  • Back Page
  • Contact

© 2024 | Xebrian