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Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday lamented what he described as the growing normalisation of insecurity, killings and violence in Nigeria, warning that the country is gradually losing its moral values and sense of humanity.

Jonathan spoke at the Anglican Diocese of Abuja’s first session of the 13th Synod in Abuja.

In his goodwill message, Jonathan called for national reflection, spiritual renewal and responsible leadership amid the country’s worsening social and security challenges.

According to him, many Nigerians have become desensitised to bloodshed and destruction, unlike in the past when tragic incidents provoked national outrage and collective grief.

He said, “As someone who has spent many years in public life and politics, I must confess that moments like this provide an opportunity for sober reflection on the state of our society.

“When we look around today, particularly at the challenges confronting our country, it is easy to become discouraged. Violence, insecurity, moral decline, and the loss of human values have become deeply troubling realities.

“What is even more painful is how society sometimes appears to normalise these tragedies as though they are ordinary occurrences. In times past, such incidents would shake the conscience of the nation.

“Today, people are killed, communities are destroyed, and life seems to continue as though nothing has happened. This ought not to be so. It is a reminder that society desperately needs moral direction, spiritual guidance, and a restoration of values.”

The former President emphasised that the Church remains crucial in shaping society and upholding moral standards, urging religious leaders to continue speaking the truth and defending righteousness.

He also warned about the growing influence of negative values through technology and modern information systems, saying many harmful behaviours are now glorified in society.

“That is why the role of the Church remains indispensable. The Church must continue to stand as the conscience of society, speaking truth, defending righteousness, and shaping lives through faith and godly example.

“The influence of modern technology and information systems, though beneficial in many ways, has also contributed to the spread of negative values where wrong is sometimes celebrated more than good. This is not the future we should desire for our children and generations yet unborn,” he added.

“Permit me to also say that leadership matters greatly in moments like this. Society progresses when men and women of integrity, courage, and vision stand in the right places and speak the truth. We must continue to pray for our leaders, encourage one another, and work collectively for peace, justice, and national renewal,” Jonathan said.

Also speaking, former Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Peter Akinola described the conference as both symbolic and strategic, particularly at a time when the global Anglican Communion is confronting what he called a “revisionist agenda.”

Akinola said the gathering had continued to leave lasting memories and impact within the Anglican community years after it was held.

He also expressed satisfaction that foreign delegates who attended the conference left Nigeria with a positive impression of the country despite what he described as negative portrayals by sections of the international media.

“It is evident that our foreign delegates departed with a far better impression of Nigeria, contrary to the negative narratives often projected by sections of the foreign media about our beloved nation.

“I remain proud of this achievement and urge you all to keep up the good fight of faith,” he stated.

Source: https://punchng.com/nigerians-have-accepted-killings-as-normal-jonathan/

What is even more painful is how society sometimes appears to normalise these tragedies as though they are ordinary occurrences. In times past, such incidents would shake the conscience of the nation.

They named a generator "I beta pass my neighbour", and you expect them to have a conscience?

It's the perpetual sight and smell of blood unfortunately.

According to his tribesman, tinubu is the best thing to happen to Nigeria since slice bread.

Because it's the so called turn of the jagabandit. The data boys has accepted the impunity in the land as a norm and they're all over nairaland, defending the undefendable and attacking obi like he's the C IN C... maybe thier nightmare... 😳 who knows..

Nigerians have no values. They have no identity (only in name)

Its so easy to manipulate and deceive them

One thing I'm super sure of about To Peter obi is the stopping of banditry ..


But mind you , he won't say it in his campaign till he gets there

Agbadoh people, not Nigerians

It's obvious that Tinubu has turned a blind eye to insecurity issues. He should quietly resign and go reminisce on his failure.

GEJ is well spot on here and its the real truth. Any human being seeing killingbas normal thing base on race, religion or other vices shouldn't be embraced in any form. From politicians to those ruled over because no God supports killing for whatever reason because he's holy and won't embrace or cheer killers. Muslims and Christians should work together to support ending all wars without pointing fingers to any religion, tribe or race because politicians create the space for supports during wars to blame one another all for power and might across the sphere. Killing others won't bring you heaven no matter the god you worship.

No good and reliable heavenly God supports killing and it won't give you heaven on a platter of gold especially the "those who supports Israel will be blessed" mentality beyond human reasoning. Those killed for whatever cause have relatives and families who missed them daily

This is one thing that I've been hoping elder statesmen like Former Presidents Jonathan and Baba Obasanjo should be talking about, not GEJ wanting to re-contest.

If not for Jonathan cowardice and always trying to stay safe with the corrupt system and power and the people. APC banditry and today normalised terrorism wouldn't be .

So Jonathan is big contributor and should hide his face in shame. Failure

That's just the truth. Killings no longer mean anything to some people again especially here on nairaland

Blame the Lagos Press Houses.
They have succeeded in normalising infamy

He is absolutely right but this became a huge problem under his administration.
His wife even suggested some people were trying to sabotage his administration.

I tell you. Nigeria is a terrible place to be

So pathetic. The country is not safe anymore. There is insecurity in every region

Convince Tinubu to sign into automatic tools for rural areas.

That what muslim muslim ticket does to any country

Unfortunately, that is the emerging reality.

Authoreety:
One thing I'm super sure of about To Peter obi is the stopping of banditry ..


But mind you , he won't say it in his campaign till he gets there

Someone that couldn't handle a party problem??

Nigeria nah joke to you??

Fuckinecng:
Because it's the so called turn of the jagabandit. The data boys has accepted the impunity in the land as a norm and they're all over nairaland, defending the undifendable and attacking obi like he's the C IN C... maybe thier nightmare... 😳 who knows..

If GEJ had done his work well, Nigerians wont have been suffering the nightmare of Jagabansitditis.

What do you expect when we have isi aki as a president, all that is on his aki head is machinating on how to carry out rigging next election. After all he'll use rice to console his sheeple during election.

Gbam..

In the true words of the great late Gani Fahwehinmi (SAN).'Nigerians have been shocked to a level of unshockability'..

If you kill 2000 people today, they will just read and scroll like it's another sunny day.

Not maybe their nightmare who know? He is their lifetime nightmare, God knows, because they don't mean well for Nigeria.

Fuckinecng:
Because it's the so called turn of the jagabandit. The data boys has accepted the impunity in the land as a norm and they're all over nairaland, defending the undifendable and attacking obi like he's the C IN C... maybe thier nightmare... 😳 who knows..

Correction . . . Igbos have never ever seen or taken the killings happening in this country as 'normal'

We have been screaming for years about it and the state even jailed one of our whistleblowing brothers for life because they enjoy the killings and destruction

But the God of heaven will vindicate those who mean well for both themselves and the nation at large 🤗

Fuckinecng:
Because it's the so called turn of the jagabandit. The data boys has accepted the impunity in the land as a norm and they're all over nairaland, defending the undifendable and attacking obi like he's the C IN C... maybe thier nightmare... 😳 who knows..

Real bunch of irritants..

LCling:
If not for Jonathan cowardice and always trying to stay safe with the corrupt system and power and the people. APC banditry and today normalised terrorism wouldn't be .

So Jonathan is big contributor and should hide his face in shame. Failure

Listen to the message

people don't care about other people loosing their lives anymore, it pathetic

Tinubu only Legacy is Killings, Poverty, Hunger and Starvation, Unemployment, Darkness, Endless Medical Check Up Trips Aboad,

it started under his regime

if Jonathan Had Known ,He Shouldn't Have Handed Over to Buhari, A Very Weak Man