… Laments the Killings Edo, Plateau, Benue
By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama has urged Nigerians to imbibe sacrificial love of Jesus Christ, who bore the weight of humanity’s sins on the cross and conquered death to offer us eternal hope.
He made the call in Abuja in his Easter Sunday Message titled “The Light Shines in the Darkness, and the Darkness Cannot Overcome it (John 1:5) as Nigerians commemorate Jesus’ triumphant resurrection this Easter Sunday
Archbishop Kaigama said: “Good Friday is a poignant symbol of suffering and selflessness, while Easter Sunday stands as a glorious affirmation of life, resurrection, and redemption.
“Let us commit ourselves to peace, justice, and truth. Let us demand accountability and protection for every Nigerian, regardless of tribe, faith, or region.
“This Easter, may the risen Christ ignite in us the courage to speak up against evil, the strength to support one another, and the wisdom to build a Nigeria where dignity and life are sacred once again.
“Let our celebration not just be of Christ’s resurrection, but of the renewal of our national spirit.
May God bless Nigeria, and may peace reign in our hearts and across our land.
“Yet, even as we celebrate, our hearts are heavy with grief and concern over the senseless bloodshed and insecurity that continue to plague our land.”
Archbishop Kaigama also remembered the tragic and reckless killing of innocent travellers in Uromi, Edo State—lives cut short without reason or mercy.
“We grieve the repeated violence and massacres in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State, where entire communities are being decimated.
“These attacks have left families shattered and dreams destroyed, and they underscore the urgent need for a sincere and coordinated response to insecurity across Nigeria.
“We are also alarmed by the continual hunger and economic hardship gripping our people. Families struggle daily to put food on the table, and children go to bed hungry in a nation so richly blessed,” he said.
The Archbishop added that “Leadership is a sacred responsibility, not a contest of noise. Let us prioritize governance over politics, solutions over slogans, and unity over personal ambition. Nigeria needs healing, not hostility.
“In the face of the darkness that seems to surround us and envelop our land, we must not lose hope. Easter teaches us that even the tomb cannot hold back the power of resurrection. As a people, we must rise above despair, division, and violence.” He added
