Easter: Anglican Bishop condemns Insecurity, urges faith in Christ’s victory
The Anglican Bishop of Oyo South Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Olufemi Familoni has raised alarm over the state of insecurity in Nigeria, highlighting persistent killings, particularly in the Middle
- By Chinyere Okoroafor
The Anglican Bishop of Oyo South Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Olufemi Familoni has raised alarm over the state of insecurity in Nigeria, highlighting persistent killings, particularly in the Middle Belt region.
In his Easter message, the pioneer bishop expressed concern over what he described as a disregard for human life, questioning the effectiveness of security budgets and the government’s ability to protect citizens.
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“We are in a state of anomie. Life no longer means anything to us in Nigeria. Terrorists strike and kill people, yet we move on as if those who died were not human beings. The government must take responsibility because the bulk stops at its table,” he said.
Rev. Familoni urged the government to enhance efforts to safeguard lives, stressing that protecting citizens should remain the primary role of any administration. He also commiserated with families who have lost loved ones to violence and terrorism.
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Beyond security concerns, the Bishop reflected on the spiritual significance of Easter. He highlighted the empty tomb of Jesus as a symbol of hope, victory, and the removal of obstacles in life. “The stone was rolled away on Resurrection Morning to give you and me hope… Our tears, sadness, doubts, and pain have been removed. Most of the time, we cannot remove these stones by ourselves. We need God to help us roll away the stone of death and replace it with eternal life,” he said.
Rev. Familoni further noted that bad leadership and corruption can act as barriers to national progress and prayed that all obstacles blocking the paths of Nigerians—whether hindering joy, breakthroughs, or good health—would be “rolled away in Jesus’ mighty name.”
He called on Nigerians to embrace the love of Christ, encouraging believers not to lose hope. “The story of resurrection is a clear indication for us as believers that we have a secure eternity. So we have no reason to be despondent and lose hope. God is on our side. Our future is sure because we have Christ,” he concluded.
