Christmas: Nigerians Are Suffering Because We Chose Darkness Over Light — Bishop Kukah


The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has stated that Nigerians are suffering because they refused to be liberated from "darkness."

The priest said this in his Christmas message at the Holy Family Cathedral Catholic Church, Sokoto Diocese on Tuesday night.

He emphasised that embracing transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service, politics, and individual conduct could significantly improve the country’s current state.

He said, “Nigeria’s lack of visible and measurable progress is tied to the fact that we have chosen darkness rather than light.

“Imagine if we let the light shine on our public service, on our politics, on our individual, community, and national life, and on our public institutions. Imagine what Nigeria would be like if we chose light instead of darkness.

“They will know we are Christians by our love,” highlighting that the country’s journey to greatness remains constrained by ethnicity, nepotism, and greed.

“We are still unable to embrace the ideals of our national anthem that says: ‘Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand.’ Diversity is a gift from God. Let us use it effectively as a tool for national mobilization and cohesion,” he advised.

Kukah also lauded the passage of the "Not Too Young to Run Bill" in 2018, which opened doors for increased youth participation in politics.

However, he acknowledged the ongoing challenges, such as the high costs of political participation and issues of internal democracy, which still hinder young people’s active engagement.

He also commended the enactment of the Student Loan Act 2024 and the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund by the federal government.

These initiatives, he noted, have the potential to expand opportunities for Nigerian youth, including those pursuing vocational and technical skills.

“It is significant that the Act does not limit access to university students alone. We hope this project will be free of bureaucratic bottlenecks and favoritism, ensuring that poverty does not exclude anyone from receiving a good education,” Kukah said.

He encouraged the youth to take full advantage of these opportunities while also expressing concern about the ongoing security challenges in the country, which he described as a persistent obstacle to national stability.

Kukah, however, called on all Nigerians to choose the path of light, unity, and love, stressing that these values are essential for the nation’s progress and development.

Dalohad:
But you hailed Tinubu as the most ready after the 2023 elections..

Urheadmaster:








Bishop kuka should be corrected, I don't think that Nigerians choose Darkness

lNEC Force the Darkness on Nigerians .

Urheadmaster:








Bishop kuka should be corrected, I don't think that Nigerians choose Darkness

lNEC Force the Darkness on Nigerians .

OLAADEGBU:


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Think9ja:
Point of correction Sir; we didn't choose it, we inherited it.

If you inherited a piece of land from your ancestors, will you just fold your hands and watch someone snatch it away from you? I guess no!

So we inherited darkness, and we are fighting those that want to give us light and insha'Allah, we'll forever remain in darkness because that is our common patrimony.

For the morons and the baboons that think Tinubu is the darkness he's referring to and that your lord and personal saviour Hoebi is the best thing since virgin kpekus, just know that every Nigerian was born/raised into darkness since 1960 and no mortal can change that. And yes, not the idiot that parades himself as the Messiah

madridguy:
Kukah, however, called on all Nigerians to choose the path of light, unity, and love, stressing that these values are essential for the nation’s progress and development.