Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has called on Nigerians to adopt renewal, resilience and purposeful living as they celebrated Easter Sunday. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, he described the occasion as a profound moment of reflection, representing resurrection, renewal and the triumph of life. The statement emphasized the symbolic importance of Easter in encouraging hope and perseverance during difficult times. No events or activities were reported to have been held by the university to mark the occasion.
A university administrator using a religious holiday to issue a general call for resilience offers little beyond what Nigerians practice daily by necessity. Professor Uduma Oji Uduma's message, while well-intentioned, adds no tangible value to the lived realities of citizens grappling with economic strain and systemic challenges. When public figures deliver sermons instead of solutions, the gap between leadership and impact widens. This statement will not shift any policy, ease hardship, or alter public discourse.
