CATHOLIC: LAITY COUNCIL EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER WORSENING INSECURITY AND HARDSHIP IN NIGERIA
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has once again raised concerns over the rising wave of attacks and senseless killings across the country.
According to The MEDIA , the position was part of resolutions reached at the Council’s 157th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Ondo State.
The Council condemned the killings as inhumane, unjustifiable, and a serious violation of the sanctity of life, calling on the government to intensify efforts to safeguard lives and property.
It also expressed concern over the widespread hardship faced by most Nigerians, urging the authorities to take decisive and practical steps to address the situation.
The CLCN stressed that genuine development in modern society should go beyond measuring progress through Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone, and instead focus on improving human welfare and empowering citizens.
In a resolution signed by Sir Ambrose Obioha, National President, and Mr Francis Olayinka Ojo, Secretary General, the Council stated:
“The Council decries and condemns in strong terms the incessant violent attacks and senseless killings across the country, as these acts are inhuman, unjustifiable, and a great assault on the sanctity of life.
“The Council calls for urgent and coordinated actions from all stakeholders, especially those entrusted with governance and security, to protect life and property with seriousness and accountability.
“The Council also condemns the widening gap between the rich and the poor, as well as the rising hardship which deepens the suffering of many Nigerians, and calls on Nigerians to speak against injustice, promote peace, defend the vulnerable, and uphold the dignity of every human person.
“The Council calls on all lay faithful to live out their faith authentically and commit themselves to justice, truth, and service to enable them to contribute meaningfully to building a safer, more just, and more peaceful Nigeria.”
It called for a renewed commitment from leaders at all levels to the sacred responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, while also implementing sustainable economic policies that uphold human dignity and serve the common good of the nation.
The Council further emphasized the importance of Nigerians challenging inequality and promoting fairness by building inclusive environments where all citizens feel valued and represented.
Encouraging the faithful to remain actively engaged in politics, the Council said it is closely monitoring the performance of all elected officials across the country.
It noted:
“The Council continues to observe the performance of all elected officers in Nigeria: the Presidency, Governors, National Assembly, State Assemblies, and Local Governments.
“We remain committed to promoting civic education and responsible citizenship, and will encourage the lay faithful to exercise their civic duty through informed participation in free, fair, and credible elections.
“We believe that our collective votes are a powerful tool for entrenching leaders who will guide our nation on the path of peace, prosperity, and progress.”
“We remain steadfast in advocating for the oppressed and ensuring that the common good remains central to governance in Nigeria,” it further stated.
Meanwhile, the Council congratulated the newly elected President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso NDAGOSO, along with other principal officers. It also acknowledged the chairman of the Pastoral Agents Department, Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun DUGU, and the newly elected Bishop Chairman of the Laity Committee, Most Rev. Wilfred Chikpa ANAGBE, CMF (Bishop of Makurdi), wishing them success in their respective roles.
The Council also, during the meeting, commiserated with the CBCN President and the Diocese of Abakaliki over the sudden passing of Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, who died a few days ago.
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