Catholic Bishops have described the war against corruption as a collective responsibility of all Nigerians noting that “it is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation. They therefore called for a conversion of heart on the part of all Nigerians.
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities.
The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”.
Catholic
Bishops have described the war against corruption as a collective
responsibility of all Nigerians noting that “it is not just a battle for
virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and
substance of our nation. They therefore called for a conversion of heart
on the part of all Nigerians.
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities. The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”. - See more at: http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=1348#sthash.AIyfhqMw.dpuf
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities. The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”. - See more at: http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=1348#sthash.AIyfhqMw.dpuf
Catholic
Bishops have described the war against corruption as a collective
responsibility of all Nigerians noting that “it is not just a battle for
virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and
substance of our nation. They therefore called for a conversion of heart
on the part of all Nigerians.
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities. The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”. - See more at: http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=1348#sthash.AIyfhqMw.dpuf
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities. The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”. - See more at: http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=1348#sthash.AIyfhqMw.dpuf
Catholic
Bishops have described the war against corruption as a collective
responsibility of all Nigerians noting that “it is not just a battle for
virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and
substance of our nation. They therefore called for a conversion of heart
on the part of all Nigerians.
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities. The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”. - See more at: http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=1348#sthash.AIyfhqMw.dpuf
The Bishops’ admonition was contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), held recently at the Pastoral Centre of the Diocese of Port Harcourt, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communiqué was signed by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos and William Avenya of Gboko, president and secretary of the conference respectively.
The Bishops’ Conference which since inception, has consistently condemned corruption, violence and injustice in the country, has always stressed the need for all Nigerians, especially those in public offices to “embrace a life of transparency and service.
Expressing support for the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to make war against corruption and insurgency its prime programme, the Bishops called on all Nigerians to collaborate and support government in this respect pointing out that “the war against corruption is not just a battle for virtue and righteousness in our land but a fight for the soul and substance of our nation”.
They continued: “This is a collective responsibility that requires our collective efforts. All Nigerians should be part of this struggle, which ought to be carried out at all levels, in order that we may recover our wasted opportunities. The Bishops added; “To guarantee sustainable success in fighting corruption, Nigerians must transcend ethnic, religious and regional affiliations and sentiments.
The Bishops urged that those genuinely identified to have either stolen or recklessly used the national wealth must be compelled to make comprehensive restitution; adding. “In this process, we strongly urge all to eschew personal interest, political vendetta, and bitterness. Those with the mandate to facilitate this process should be guided by a true sense of justice and act in accordance with the rule of law.”
Commenting on the efforts of the government at countering the activities of the Boko Haram insurgence in the North eastern part of the country, the Bishops commended the government and the country’s security agents for the successes achieved so far, urging that victims of the atrocities of the insurgents to be properly resettled as they return to their homes, from where they were displaced. They also reiterated their commitment to collaborate with government on the modalities for this resettlement exercise.
On the state of the economy, the Bishops’ regretted that the Nigerian economy is presently in distress with many Nigerian families unable to provide for their basic family needs. They further stated: “Unemployment is growing beyond control, leaving many of our citizens, especially the younger ones, to migrate, both locally and to other countries. This exposes them to inhuman conditions, including different forms of immorality and criminality. In many cases, young promising lives are wasted on our streets, in the deserts of some African countries and on the shores of Europe.”
While commending the government for the decision to return to agriculture and find alternative sources of revenue to the oil sector, the Bishops called on the country’s private sector and other investors to collaborate with government in this respect. They however expressed concern on the high cost of governance noting that: “ It is regrettable that this is happening in a nation where a large percentage of the population is living in dehumanizing poverty, where so many workers are not paid the recommended basic salary, and where massive decay of infrastructure has put much stress on the citizens and their lives in great danger”. - See more at: http://www.cnsng.org/viewnews.php?tabnews=1348#sthash.AIyfhqMw.dpuf
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