Amidst the controversy surrounding the United States designating Nigeria as a country of particular concern, the Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, has stated that the recent designation of Nigeria by the United States as a Country of Particular Concern should not be viewed as an invasion of national sovereignty but as an answered prayer.
This was contained in a statement signed by CCN President, Most Rev. David Onuoha, and General Secretary, Rt. Rev. Evans Onyemara. They stated that the development should prompt Nigerian leaders to confront insecurity and religious killings that have persisted for nearly two decades.
The Council urged political, ethnic, and religious leaders to put aside divisions and cooperate with the US and other partners in addressing the country’s security challenges.
They held that, “This is not the time for debate on whether there is Christian genocide in Nigeria or not
“Rather, it is a time to work together to end the killings and restore peace.”
Criticizing what it described as a lack of political will to end violence, kidnappings, and banditry across the country, CCN warned that the continued loss of lives was eroding the nation’s moral and governance values.
Acknowledging that insecurity predated the current administration, the CCN added that it remained the government’s duty to protect lives and property.
The Council also called on Nigerians to continue praying for peace and unity in the country. Noting that history would be kind to President Bola Tinubu if he acted decisively to end the killings.