Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged Nigerians to reflect deeply on the nation’s direction, saying the country must “reload” itself to rediscover its moral foundation and rebuild its national identity.
Speaking on Friday at a book launch marking the 60th birthday of former presidential aide and ARISE News anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, the cleric lamented the erosion of shared values and ideals that once united the country.
Kukah said Nigeria had become a nation of “disrupted dreams,” where the moral and intellectual standards that once shaped public life have continued to decline.
“We need to reload—to ask ourselves what is happening, what we are doing, and what we can do differently. Until we establish a moral foundation and a unifying national myth, Nigeria will continue to move without direction,” he said.
He noted that the absence of shared myths, monuments, and founding ideals has left the country without a clear sense of purpose.
The Bishop emphasised the need for collective introspection, urging citizens and leaders alike to realign their priorities in line with the nation’s founding vision.
Kukah concluded by calling on Nigeria to rethink its values, institutions, and moral compass as a pathway to national renewal and stability.