By Friday Olokor, Abuja
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama has called on the Federal Government to ensure that economic policies are guided by compassion, justice, and the real human consequences of governance decisions and not merely by figures and projections.
While advising Nigerian leaders not to prioritise the fixation on winning or losing future elections but concentrate on a more urgent national imperative of restoring security and safeguarding the lives of citizens, he told the government to bear a special responsibility and lead with integrity and courage.
“A country gripped by pervasive insecurity cannot meaningfully debate political succession, economic reform, or democratic consolidation, because fear and instability erode the very foundations upon which governance and electoral legitimacy rest.
“As we celebrate Christmas, we need to reflect on its message and let it challenge us to positive action. The government bears a special responsibility to lead with integrity and courage, but the citizens, too, must reject violence, hatred, corruption, and indifference. We are called to speak truth, defend the vulnerable, and work together to rebuild trust and hope. The scriptures assure us that righteousness exalts a nation”, Kaigama emphasized
The cleric in his Christmas Message on the sacredness of human life advised that the implementation of the new tax laws in the coming year 2026 should be deliberately anchored on a human-centred approach that prioritises the enhancement of life rather than its further degradation…
Friday Olokor, Abuja
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