The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria on Sunday described as worrisome the state of the nation, noting that Nigeria is presently “sitting on a ticking time bomb” under President Bola Tinubu.

The Catholic body of Bishops also said that as long as the issues of poverty, hardship and corruption continue to be the lots of Nigerians, the nation should be ready to contend with more protests.

They also expressed grave concern about the nation’s growing debt burden adding that “servicing huge debts to international monetary agencies and sourcing for funds internally to balance budget deficit led to the economic reforms of Mr President, consisting mainly in the withdrawal of fuel subsidies and the floating of naira.

President of the Catholic body, who is the Archbishop of Owerri, and the President of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, stated this in his welcome address at the opening Session of the 2024 second Plenary Assembly of the CBCN taking place in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.

While declaring the Conference open, Ugorji said the future of the nation depends on how the challenges bedevilling the nation are tackled, expressing optimism that trust in God would transform the country.

On the state of the nation, he said, “On August 4th, President Bola Tinubu enumerated the achievements of his administration. While we recognise that notable progress has been made in some sectors of our national life, we cannot fail to admit that the present state of the nation is worrisome. Even though insecurity remains one of our major challenges.

“As our national economy continues to decline, the Nigerian youths embarked on a nationwide protest tagged # EndbadGovernance from 1 to 10th August 2024.


“The protest was aimed at publicly voicing their disappointment and frustration on the ills bedevilling the nation. Although Nigeria has the constitutional right to express its grievances through peaceful protests, there was widespread concern it could be hijacked by miscreants.

“Likewise, we condemn in strong terms the killing of some protesting youths by security operatives. We pray for the repose of the dead, the speedy recovery of the injured and the consolation of the bereaved.

“We wish to stress that as long as the nation is afflicted with poverty, hardship and corruption, and as long as the future of youths in our nation remains bleak, we continue to experience protest. Rather than address the ill, trying to drown the nation, some government officials are busy passing the buck and looking for a scapegoat.

“We are indeed sitting on a ticking time bomb as security operatives try to crack down on some of those involved in the protest and their sponsors on trumped-up charges.

“This raises concerns about whether they are trying to strip citizens of their democratic rights and freedoms to protest or give the impression that everything in the country is fine and there was really no need for the protest. This is delusional and condemnable.”

franchasofficia:
Balablu wanted to be in the good book of France, Uk, etc and ended up destroying Nigeria

VinnyBaba:

All I know is that very soon Tinibu will Exit that Aso Rock!

He will NOT last in that Office.

The Man wants to Quench Nigerians!

Archbishop of Owerri, and the President of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji

yarimo:
Sitting on a ticking time bomb because a Christian peter OBI didn't win abi ? Take your country back, yes daddy 😂😂😂

yarimo:
Sitting on a ticking time bomb because a Christian peter OBI didn't win abi ? Take your country back, yes daddy 😂😂😂

Atuero:
No be lie

Skooltynz:
Make everything blow up let's divide all solutions profered all failed

franchasofficia:
Balablu wanted to be in the good book of France, Uk, etc and ended up destroying Nigeria

VinnyBaba:

All I know is that very soon Tinibu will Exit that Aso Rock!

He will NOT last in that Office.

The Man wants to Quench Nigerians!

jeff1993:
Make the BOMB do blow make everybody scatter to their respective places.

kaludestiny10:
Nigeria sitting on a time bomb is an understatement because the bomb has already exploded. The happenings in the country shows that things have gotten out of hand.

Nteogwuija:


The APC online warrior with the lowest IQ. You left the issues pointed out by the clergymen only to convulse on a name with no reference made to in the article.

Honestey:
Any country with everyone in the position of authority trying to outdo his colleagues on who is able to steal more more is not sitting on time bomb, it's a ticking bomb itself.

Kingpele:
The warning is vin order but then mumu ticket carry its own curse because its injustice to other faith based religious people....second is grabbing power...no one can affectively be able to put to good use a stolen property or something else...likewise tinubu will struggle to make good use of power he grabbed through inec

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Most respected Catholic Bishop have spoken the truth to power not those hired bishops that can be bought with money

Oshin56:
people have been telling you since, not everything is about politics bro...

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asakoko:
Nigeria leaders are insensitive to the issues of the masses.

Only that Nigerian are not ripe for revolution..... both economic or political....

misransome:

Not everything should always be about Obi though

yarimo:
Sitting on a ticking time bomb because a Christian peter OBI didn't win abi ? Take your country back, yes daddy 😂😂😂

favor914:
Disgruntled Obidient keep deceiving yourself.

numericalguy:


I stopped reading when I saw the name and the region it is coming from. The man is still pained that the YES DADDY and CHURCH TAKE BACK YOUR COUNTRY man was defeated in the last general elections.

Tinubu defeated all these doomsday pastors before and he will defeat them again and again.

Nteogwuija:


Some of you guys posting jargons online in defense of APC don't even have the IQ of a goat.

So anyone who's critical of the ruling government is an Obedient. So the northerners who made a mock coffin for Tinubu are Obedients?

You lots are irredeemable.