Catholic bishops urge action as insecurity worsens in Nigeria
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has voiced deep concern over the escalating insecurity in the country. During a special thanksgiving Mass in Lagos, church leaders called on President Bola Tinubu and all levels of government to intensify efforts to restore peace. The event celebrated the 90th birthday and decades of service of Anthony Cardinal Okogie, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s Catholic community. Several dignitaries and church leaders paid tribute to Okogie’s legacy and called for urgent government action.
What we know
- The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria expressed frustration at persistent killings, kidnappings, and violence across the country.
- Most Rev. Alfred Martins urged the government and security agencies to do more to ensure citizens’ safety.
- The bishops highlighted the continued abductions of pupils, students, and teachers in several states, with many victims yet to be rescued.
- Anthony Cardinal Okogie was praised for his decades-long advocacy against injustice, corruption, and abuse of power in Nigeria.
- Dignitaries including Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Olayemi Cardoso, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the event and lauded Okogie’s impact on the church and society.
