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| Bishop Kukah addresses Nigeria’s challenges in his Christmas message. |
Christmas is back again, and the joy that normally comes with the festive period is not easily felt in many parts of Nigeria. Christmas in Nigeria seems to be a season of sorrow rather than joy for the millions of people who are struggling to make ends meet.
This is supported by Bishop Matthew Kukah's recent message, in which he explains the reasons for this situation and the issues that are currently being faced by the country. In the view of Kukah, the Nigerians are suffering because a decision has been taken between the darkness and the light.
Kukah is not on a publicity tour; he is bringing reality into the open. It is a shocker to read about the state of things and come to terms with the reality that indeed things are not very well. The darkness that he is talking about is not just physical darkness where there is no light; it is a symbol of the condition of leadership, governance, and the non-development that has put millions of people in the dark.
Kukah is not on a publicity tour; he is bringing reality into the open. It is a shocker to read about the state of things and come to terms with the reality that indeed things are not very well. The darkness that he is talking about is not just physical darkness where there is no light; it is a symbol of the condition of leadership, governance, and the non-development that has put millions of people in the dark.
The bishop’s words are a good way of telling us that, as a nation, we have decided to shun the light of progress and development and embrace the darkness of corruption, poor management, and even laziness.
It is very simple to become immersed in the celebrations and act as if all is well; however, Kukah reminds the people of Nigeria that they should ask themselves how well the country has actually developed. Some people may say that we are progressing, but the truth is that most people are not. The basic needs, protection, and even the hope for a better future look as if they are something that the common citizen can only dream of.
But here’s the thing: Kukah isn’t just pointing out the problems. He’s urging a change. His call isn’t to sit back and dwell in the sorrow of the present. Instead, he calls on the Nigerians to optimize for light and to insist on improvement, to demand results, and to demand a better future for the country and not just a mere existence.
This has nothing to do with political agendas or accusing one person of the other; this is about society. The bishop’s words should provoke something in us, or rather the want to transfer from the gloom of hopelessness to the brightness of hope and transformation. Of course, it will be difficult, and it will not be done instantly. But as Kukah says, the first thing that has to be done is to accept the fact that we are in the dark and decide to opt for the light.
So, as we approach the end of the year and look forward to the new year that is just around the corner, let’s make sure to follow the message of Kukah. That is why this Christmas, the people of Nigeria should not accept the darkness anymore and strive for the light. Thus, it is high time we made it a point that Christmas is indeed a time of joy and not just a memory of what we could have been.
What are your thoughts on Bishop Kukah’s message? Do you agree with his view that Nigerians have chosen darkness over light, and what steps do you think can be taken to shift towards a better future? Let’s discuss this in the comments below
It is very simple to become immersed in the celebrations and act as if all is well; however, Kukah reminds the people of Nigeria that they should ask themselves how well the country has actually developed. Some people may say that we are progressing, but the truth is that most people are not. The basic needs, protection, and even the hope for a better future look as if they are something that the common citizen can only dream of.
But here’s the thing: Kukah isn’t just pointing out the problems. He’s urging a change. His call isn’t to sit back and dwell in the sorrow of the present. Instead, he calls on the Nigerians to optimize for light and to insist on improvement, to demand results, and to demand a better future for the country and not just a mere existence.
This has nothing to do with political agendas or accusing one person of the other; this is about society. The bishop’s words should provoke something in us, or rather the want to transfer from the gloom of hopelessness to the brightness of hope and transformation. Of course, it will be difficult, and it will not be done instantly. But as Kukah says, the first thing that has to be done is to accept the fact that we are in the dark and decide to opt for the light.
So, as we approach the end of the year and look forward to the new year that is just around the corner, let’s make sure to follow the message of Kukah. That is why this Christmas, the people of Nigeria should not accept the darkness anymore and strive for the light. Thus, it is high time we made it a point that Christmas is indeed a time of joy and not just a memory of what we could have been.
What are your thoughts on Bishop Kukah’s message? Do you agree with his view that Nigerians have chosen darkness over light, and what steps do you think can be taken to shift towards a better future? Let’s discuss this in the comments below