Easter: Don’t lose hope in Nigeria, Archbishop Yahaya urges citizens
The Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Timothy Yahaya, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite prevailing challenges, expressing optimism that the country will experience
- From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
The Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Timothy Yahaya, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite prevailing challenges, expressing optimism that the country will experience restoration.
Delivering his Easter message in Kaduna, the cleric drew a parallel between Nigeria’s current situation and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, stressing that just as hope followed despair, the nation would witness a turnaround.
“Nigerians must not give up hope. The God we serve is a God of resurrection. Just as there was resurrection morning, there will be restoration for this country,” he said.
Yahaya added that with faith, resilience and perseverance, Nigeria could regain its economic strength and return to the path of stability.
He noted that the mood of the nation ahead of future elections appears gloomy, with many citizens demoralised by economic hardship and concerns over governance.
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The Archbishop, however, cautioned political leaders to act within the bounds of the law, warning against actions capable of undermining democratic principles.
“Democracy has rules and regulations. What we are seeing today raises serious concerns. To be in opposition or to speak the truth should not be treated as a crime,” he said.
On insecurity, the cleric maintained that killings in parts of the country had not abated as widely claimed, stressing that rural communities continue to bear the brunt of persistent attacks.
“The killings have not stopped. People in rural areas are still suffering. The resources committed to security should reflect in improved safety,” he added, while advocating the deployment of modern technology to tackle evolving threats.
Yahaya further called for sincere, competent and people-centred leadership, expressing confidence that Nigeria could witness rapid improvement if the right leaders emerge.
