The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, CSN, has called on the federal government to address the increasing insecurity concerns within the nation with decisive action.
The CSN expressed their concerns during a media parley at the their headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday, prominent representatives of the Catholic Church emphasized the crucial role of family in shaping societal values.
Rev. Fr. Zacharia Samjumi, Secretary-General of the CSN, who was represented by his Deputy, Fr. Michael Banjo, made a fervent appeal to government officials, urging them to fulfill their duties in securing the nation.
Rev. Fr Banjo said, “While we are not allowed to go into the field to provide the necessary military power to secure the nation, we appeal to the consciences of government officials when we meet with them. We appeal to the government to fulfill its primary duties of securing lives and properties.”
In a poignant reflection on societal woes, Fr. Banjo highlighted the intrinsic link between the health of family units and the state of the nation.
“Whatever is happening in society is a reflection of the situation in families, as families are the building blocks of society,” he remarked, underscoring the church’s limited capacity to directly influence each family’s role in raising children away from criminal activities.
The National Director of Social Communications at the CSN, Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, described the current societal challenges in Nigeria as overwhelming and stressed the crucial role of media as allies in navigating these in recent times.
