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By Mark Mayah
Priest in charge of Saint Anthony Parish, Agbelekale, Lagos, Rev Fr. Edwin Nwalozie has regretted that Nigeria after 63 years is celebrating failure, hardship and insecurity.
Nwalozie, who made this known during a homily on Sunday said that there was corruption everywhere in Nigeria, adding that the last election has shown the extent of decay that the country is in now.
He however said that the church had ordered the clergy to celebrate the service in appealing the Holy spirit and also our Lady of Queen to intercede for the country.
While convincing the faithful that with prayers Nigeria will be great again, pray that the Lord shall bless the country with good leaders that would develop the country’s economy.
“What are we celebrating today, we are celebrating 63 years of disarray, 63 years of hardship, 63 years of corruption. All our roads are not motorable, kidnapping across the country, unemployment everywhere. Imagine a 63 years old boy, celebrating his birthday without any achievement. We are celebrating total failure and corruption.
Nwalozie acknowledges the fact that, Nigeria has come a long way since gaining independence in 1960, but pointed out that Nigerians cannot ignore the fact that we still grapple with numerous challenges that hinder our growth and development.
According to him, “From inadequate healthcare and poorly funded education systems to corruption and socioeconomic inequality, the struggle for a prosperous Nigeria continues.
“Undoubtedly, Nigerians are facing serious economic challenges, made worse by rising exchange rates, fuel subsidy removal, dilapidated infrastructures, and other pressing issues. Our beloved nation is also grappling with the scourge of security challenges, including kidnapping, unknown gunmen attacks, banditry, and various other security concerns.”
“In these trying times, many had departed Nigeria due to economic hardship perpetrated by political office holders and their cohorts.
“The just concluded election shows that Nigeria has decayed and it will only take the intervention of God to restore it.
“The Church has asked us to use today’s mass to pray for Nigeria and ask for the intercession of Our Mother Mary. Everything will get better again,” he said.
