The Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Timothy Yahaya, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful amid national challenges, citing divine restoration as inevitable. Delivering his Easter message in Kaduna, Yahaya likened Nigeria's current struggles to the despair preceding Christ's resurrection, saying, "Nigerians must not give up hope. The God we serve is a God of resurrection. Just as there was resurrection morning, there will be restoration for this country." He expressed confidence that Nigeria could regain economic stability through faith and perseverance.
Yahaya noted widespread demoralisation among citizens ahead of upcoming elections, blaming economic hardship and governance issues. He warned against the criminalisation of opposition and truth-telling, stating, "Democracy has rules and regulations. What we are seeing today raises serious concerns." On insecurity, he insisted that killings persist despite official claims, particularly in rural communities, and called for better deployment of security resources. He advocated for modern technological solutions, arguing that outdated methods fail against current threats. The Archbishop stressed that sincere and competent leadership could bring rapid national improvement.
Archbishop Timothy Yahaya's call for hope carries weight not because it offers new solutions, but because it underscores how deeply despair has taken root in public sentiment. His statement that killings have not stopped, despite government claims otherwise, gives religious voice to what many Nigerians already experience. When a cleric must affirm realities that officials downplay, it signals a crisis of credibility, not just security. For Nigerians, this means faith may now be the only refuge where truth is still acknowledged.
