The Bishop of the Diocese of Kwara in the Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Dr. Sunday Adewole, has attributed Nigeria's economic and security struggles to a decline in moral values. Speaking during his Easter message at the Cathedral of Saint Barnabas, he linked issues like corruption, banditry and insurgency to a departure from godly living. The sermon, themed "The Empty Tomb and Its Implications," emphasized the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a catalyst for personal and national transformation.
Dr. Adewole urged Nigerians to embrace holiness, stating that "living a holy life is a precursor to God's abundant blessings." He called for love, compassion and active support for the vulnerable, stressing that righteousness should extend beyond personal conduct to include societal responsibility. "We should love our neighbours, pray for our country, pray for our state, pray for our communities, and love others as ourselves. If we do this, the challenges we face will become things of the past," he said.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Sunday Adewole is framing national crises as spiritual failures, not policy shortcomings. By placing moral revival at the centre of Nigeria's redemption, he shifts responsibility from governance to individual conduct. This perspective may comfort the faithful but does little to pressure institutions to address systemic failures. For Nigerians enduring hardship, divine appeals offer solace, not solutions.
