By Jude Onyenedogha…
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has lamented that Corruption has really strangulated Nigeria’s progress.
This formed part of his speech during his recent Pastoral visit to Chimezie Catholic Parish, Mgbuisii, Ohaji/Egbema Local Council Area of Imo State.
He opined that Politicians wage Bloody Wars to get into Public Offices to steal our common patrimony with relish, as if Nigeria’s wealth is inexhaustible.
“Look at the level of insecurity in the land. People now find it extremely difficult to go to their Farms. This has sadly resulted to acute food shortages and massive hunger. The Nation’s level of Insecurity, Corruption, cost of Living, Ethnicity and Nepotism, has gone beyond Scale and Measure.” The Prelate lamented.
He added that cost of living has equally hit the Skies and the Nation’s Highways are no longer safe, as ugly stories are told of how Travelers are mercilessly robbed, senselessly and mindlessly kidnapped and their Relatives extorted.
“It appears there is no foreseeable end of the suffering in our God-given land.
“A number of these kidnap victims are not usually lucky to tell the story of their ordeal in the hands of their Captors.
“Our living homes are not safe, either. People are attacked in their homes, killed, robbed or kidnapped.”
The Archbishop who became emotional, pointed out that Nigeria is obviously a sick Nation and events have shown that those managing the country’s affairs, appear to be overwhelmed, incapable, unwilling or simply do not know how to rectify the anomalies.
According to him, Nigeria is obviously a very sick Nation and possibly not only quarantined in the Intensive Care Unit but also on life support, as the sickness is prevalent in all sections of the Nation’s Life.
“We have sickness of segregation, nepotism, sectionalism, corruption, ethnicity, worthlessness of human life and a lot more.
“Most rural areas are treated as if they are not part of Nigeria. Our laws are flagrantly disrespected, even by those who are supposed to enforce it.
“Corruption is a moral rottenness. Our corruption index is very high and very frightening.
Arch Bishop Ugorji lamented further!
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