Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep concern over the normalisation of violence and killings in Nigeria, lamenting that many citizens have become desensitised to bloodshed and tragic incidents that once provoked national outrage.
Jonathan made the remarks on Saturday while delivering a goodwill message at the Anglican Diocese of Abuja’s first session of the 13th Synod in Abuja.
“As someone who has spent many years in public life and politics, I must confess that moments like this provide an opportunity for sober reflection on the state of our society,” he said.
“When we look around today, particularly at the challenges confronting our country, it is easy to become discouraged. Violence, insecurity, moral decline, and the loss of human values have become deeply troubling realities.
“What is even more painful is how society sometimes appears to normalise these tragedies as though they are ordinary occurrences. 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. It is a reminder that society desperately needs moral direction, spiritual guidance, and a restoration of values.”
The former President stressed the critical role of the Church in restoring moral standards and serving as the conscience of the nation. He also cautioned against the negative influence of modern technology, which he said often glorifies wrong behaviours.
Jonathan called for responsible leadership, integrity, and collective efforts towards peace, justice, and national renewal. The event also featured remarks by former Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Peter Akinola.
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