Christian Leaders in Nigeria Appeal for Good Governance to Restore Hope in the Country

“Good governance, therefore, is key as we consider the restoration of hope in Nigeria,” the CAN President said.

He added, “Nigeria is blessed with an abundance of human and natural resources more than many nations of the world but we need to get it right on the management of these resources for the good of all.”

Speaking during the same event, the executive secretary of NIREC, Fr. Conelius Omonokhua expressed concern about the level of youth unemployment in the West African country and called for collaboration at all levels to stem the tide of "this ugly trend.”

 “Among the campaign slogans of the incumbent government is, ‘Renewed Hope’. This renewed hope includes going back to the life of the 1970s where graduates during their youth's service were sure of employment. Their only challenge was which job to choose out of the many job opportunities available to them in the country,” Fr. Omonokhua said.

He continued, “We have invited the European Union, the embassy of the United Kingdom and ECOWAS commission to share with us how this hope could bring about security, honesty, human value, common welfare and common wellbeing. Nigeria needs the collaboration of the neighboring countries to grow into a better nation.” 

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Abah Anthony John is a Nigerian Journalist with great enthusiasm and interest for Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. He has vast experience in Print,  Electronic and Multi-Media Production.