Primate Ndukuba Urges Nigerians to Hold on to Faith
Primate Ndukuba Urges Nigerians to Hold on to Faith
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev Henry Ndukuba, has called on Nigerians not to lose hope despite the nation’s economic and social difficulties. He said God has not forgotten the country and will intervene in His own time.
Speaking at the 2025 Divine Commonwealth Conference, DIVCCON, held in Abuja, the Primate said the theme of this year’s gathering, And the Lord Remembered, reflects the current situation of Nigeria. He noted that many citizens are weighed down by inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and hardship, yet he urged them to keep trusting God.
“There is so much pain and disappointment in the land,” he said. “But we must remember that God has not abandoned us. His timing may not be ours, but He will surely remember Nigeria.”
Primate Ndukuba said Nigerians must resist the temptation to seek shortcuts or rely on worldly solutions. He warned that many people are turning to quick fixes and misplaced trust instead of relying on God.
“People are putting their trust in horses and chariots,” he said. “But Nigeria will not remain like this forever. God will remember us.”
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He reminded Christians that faith requires patience and obedience. According to him, divine intervention often comes when people surrender fully to God’s will and stop depending on human systems.
The cleric also spoke about the causes of Nigeria’s decline, pointing to corruption and selfish leadership as the root of the nation’s problems. He lamented that many in power use their positions for personal gain while neglecting the welfare of the people.
“Our leaders are driven by self-interest,” he said. “They exploit every opportunity for themselves instead of serving the people. In other countries, integrity and merit are valued, and that is why Nigerians succeed when they go abroad. But here, corruption and favoritism destroy progress.”
Primate Ndukuba contrasted the success of Nigerians in foreign nations with their struggles at home. He said many Nigerians excel abroad because those societies reward hard work, honesty, and fairness.
“When you go abroad, Nigerians do well,” he said. “It is not because they suddenly become more intelligent. It is because there is a level playing field. When justice and merit guide the system, people flourish. That is what we must build in Nigeria.”
The Anglican leader explained that the DIVCCON conference provides a platform for unity and reflection. He said it brings together archbishops, bishops, clergy, and lay members, as well as Christians from other denominations, to seek God’s face concerning the nation.
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“This conference is an open table,” he said. “It is where all believers can come together to pray, to encourage one another, and to cry to God for mercy. We believe that when God’s people humble themselves and pray, He will heal their land.”
Primate Ndukuba assured Nigerians that God’s promises remain sure. He said that just as God remembered individuals and nations in scripture, He will also remember Nigeria.
“We are reminding every citizen that God will not forsake us,” he said. “He remembered Israel in their time of trouble. He remembered Hannah when she cried out. He remembered His people in captivity. He will also remember Nigeria. His timing may not be ours, but His word never fails.”
He encouraged believers to pray for national leaders and for the renewal of the nation’s moral foundation. He said change will not come only through policies or protests but through hearts transformed by God.
“The problem of Nigeria is not just political,” he said. “It is spiritual and moral. Until the heart of man is changed, corruption will continue. We must return to righteousness, to justice, and to the fear of God.”
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The Primate expressed confidence that God will bring restoration. He said divine remembrance often comes after a period of testing and faithfulness. According to him, the present suffering can become a turning point if Nigerians remain steadfast and trust in God’s power to transform the nation.
“God’s intervention may not look the way we expect,” he added. “But He will act in His own way and time. Our duty is to believe, to wait, and to do what is right.”
He urged Christians not to give in to despair but to live as examples of faith, honesty, and compassion. The light of believers, he said, must shine in a society darkened by greed and division.
As the DIVCCON conference ended, the message was clear. Hope must not die. Even in hardship, the church believes God still remembers Nigeria.
For Primate Ndukuba, the promise of divine remembrance is not just a biblical story but a message for today’s Nigeria. “We must not lose heart,” he said. “The God who remembered His people in the past will remember us again. Nigeria will rise.”
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