Former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced deep concern over the country’s worsening security situation, cautioning that many Nigerians are beginning to treat killings and destruction as routine events. Speaking on Saturday during the 13th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Abuja at St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Jonathan called for a national moral reawakening.
He observed that the escalation of violence and devastation has eroded the nation’s collective humanity. “More troubling is how society sometimes accepts these calamities as if they were everyday occurrences,” he stated. “In the past, such tragedies would jolt the national conscience. Now, people are killed, communities are ravaged, and life goes on as if nothing happened. That should not be the case.”
The former president warned that Nigeria is experiencing a steady loss of ethical values. He identified insecurity, moral decay, and devaluation of human life as major threats. “When we examine the current state of our nation, it’s easy to feel disheartened. Violence, instability, and the erosion of human values have become alarming realities,” he added.
Jonathan urged Nigerians to reembrace strong moral principles and called on leaders to demonstrate integrity and courage in tackling the country’s problems. He also highlighted the church’s vital role in shaping society, encouraging religious leaders to continue speaking truthfully and promoting righteousness. “The church must remain the moral compass of society, upholding truth, defending justice, and steering people toward better values,” he said.
He stressed the importance of focused leadership, noting that progress is only possible when those in power act with honesty and a clear vision. The former president appealed to Nigerians to stay hopeful and collaborate for peace, justice, and national development.