Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Sokoto Diocese on Tuesday said that the lack of growth across several sectors of Nigeria is caused by the spirit of darkness which enveloped the nation.
Kukah said since independence in 1960, Nigeria with the help and activities of her leaders have chosen darkness instead of light.
Speaking while delivering his Christmas message at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral in Sokor, the cleric said there is a need for Nigerians to embrace transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service, politics, and individual conduct.
Hia words, “Nigeria’s lack of visible and measurable progress is tied to the fact that we have chosen darkness rather than light.
“Imagine if we let the light shine on our public service, on our politics, on our individual, community, and national life, and on our public institutions. Imagine what Nigeria would be like if we chose light instead of darkness,” he said.