Catholic priest, Reverend Father Jonathan Ayemoba, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take bold action in tackling Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, urging him to seek foreign military support and advanced technological assistance.
Speaking at the Spiritans Sound Outreach programme at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lagos, Fr. Ayemoba expressed deep concern over the escalating cases of killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks, noting that many Nigerians, particularly in the northern region, now live in constant fear.
“Today, it is scary, even to travel. We hear news of killings all the time. People are no longer safe. When you look critically, you may conclude it is Christian genocide, though other religions are also affected,” he said.
The cleric criticized the government’s passive response to the crisis, insisting that repeated condemnations without real action only embolden criminal groups. “If you sit in the Villa and only condemn it, it solves nothing. What terrorists want is for the government to confront them with action,” Fr. Ayemoba added.
He emphasized that the federal government must act urgently, engaging international military partnerships and technological collaboration if peace is to be restored. “The government should engage the international community. The primary duty of any government is to protect lives and property. If we cannot achieve that, then we have failed our people,” he warned.
The outreach event also featured a talk by Uche Akolisa titled “Growing Your Talents in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI),” where she highlighted the importance of creativity, discipline, and adaptability in today’s fast-evolving digital world.
Earlier, the event’s chairman, Stephen Imereti, reaffirmed the Spiritans Sound mission of discovering talents, nurturing creativity, and shaping a generation inspired to serve God and society. “The Young Creator’s Award is more than recognition. It opens the door to mentorship, visibility, and growth through the Spiritans Sound Young Creators Network,” he said.