The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has urged Nigerians to use the Lenten season to turn away from sin and seek reconciliation with God.
Speaking during an Ash Wednesday service at the Cathedral Church of Advent, Life Camp, Abuja, he lamented that wickedness, corruption, and atrocities have become widespread in the country, calling on leaders to prioritise the welfare of citizens.
He highlighted the growing inequality in Nigeria, where the majority struggle to survive while a few live in luxury, and condemned crimes such as kidnapping, terrorism, and other ungodly activities as dominating national life.
The Primate appealed to Nigerians to use the fasting period to pray for divine intervention and urged the Federal Government to take decisive action against perpetrators of corruption and immoral acts.
He assured that the Church would dedicate the 40-day Lenten period to uproot evil, pray for lasting peace, and reminded worshippers of God’s judgment on those who refuse to do good, marking the service with the traditional placing of ashes on congregants.
