Nigeria on the Verge of Becoming a Graveyard – Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah

• Bishop Kukah voices grave concerns about Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, describing the nation as nearly transformed into a graveyard
• He emphasizes the urgent need for government action to address the pervasive insecurity plaguing the country, labeling it unacceptable

Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has expressed grave concerns over the alarming state of insecurity in Nigeria, asserting that the nation has nearly transformed into a graveyard over the past five to ten years. He decried the pervasive insecurity plaguing the country, labelling it unacceptable and urging the government to take urgent action to address the crisis.

During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Bishop Kukah painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s current state, describing it as a profoundly broken nation in urgent need of healing. He pointed to the staggering number of daily fatalities across the country, lamenting the pervasive atmosphere of fear and unrest that has gripped the populace.

Bishop Kukah highlighted the prevalence of abandoned development projects scattered throughout Nigeria as poignant reminders of the country’s deep-seated fractures. He emphasized the plight of hundreds of Nigerian citizens held in captivity and the sobering reality of mass burials occurring with alarming frequency.

“The evidence is undeniable: Nigeria has become a graveyard of sorts, with hundreds of lives lost and no end in sight,” Bishop Kukah remarked.

He urged the government to prioritize addressing insecurity as a crucial step towards national healing. According to Bishop Kukah, restoring security and stability is paramount to enabling ordinary citizens to resume their daily lives, particularly farmers who cannot tend to their fields due to pervasive insecurity.

“Ending insecurity is the first step towards healing our nation. The government must implement decisive measures to combat this crisis and restore peace to our communities,” Bishop Kukah emphasized.

In Bishop Kukah’s view, tackling insecurity head-on represents the beginning of a long and arduous journey towards national renewal and healing. This underlines the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to address the root causes of the crisis and restore peace and stability in Nigeria.