Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over rising insecurity in the country, saying Nigerians are gradually treating killings and violence as normal.
Jonathan spoke on Saturday at the 13th Synod of the Anglican
Diocese of Abuja, held at St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, where he called
for urgent moral and national reflection.
According to him, the growing level of violence and
destruction across the country has weakened the nation’s sense of humanity.
“What is even more painful is how society sometimes appears
to normalise these tragedies as though they are ordinary occurrences,” he said.
“In times past, such incidents would shake the conscience of
the nation. Today, people are killed, communities are destroyed, and life seems
to continue as though nothing has happened. This ought not to be so.”
The former president warned that Nigeria is gradually losing
its moral values.
He stressed that insecurity, moral decline, and disregard
for human life have become major concerns.
“When we look around Today, particularly at the challenges
confronting our country, it is easy to become discouraged. Violence, insecurity
and the loss of human values have become deeply troubling realities,” Jonathan
added.
He called on Nigerians to return to strong moral values and
urged leaders to show integrity and courage in addressing the country’s
challenges.
Jonathan also emphasised the role of the Church in shaping
society, urging religious leaders to continue to speak the truth and promote
righteousness.
He said, “The Church must continue to stand as the
conscience of society, speaking truth, defending what is right and guiding
people towards better values.”
The former president further stressed the need for focused
leadership, noting that the country can only make progress when those in
authority act with honesty and a clear vision.
He urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and continue working
together for peace, justice, and national development.
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