The Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Onitsha , Anambra State, Rt Rev Dr Owen Nwokolo, has expressed deep pain over the current excruciating economic experiences of most Nigerians, regretting that the people had never had it so bad.
He explained that as a result of the present hardship in the country, “many people are now being discouraged and disillusioned up to the point of losing hope in themselves and in the system”.
Bishop Nwokolo who emotionally identified with the economic plight of most Nigerians in the Christmas Message he sent to the nation was worried that it has become very difficult for some people to eat normal meals in a day.
According to him “majority of Nigerians today find it difficult to pay their bills or even to purchase essential daily needs for themselves and their family members”.
Although Bishop Nwokolo remarked that the present economic hardship was a global phenomenon, he explained that the Nigerian experience was much more bitting.
“Here in Nigeria today, for instance, most families find it very difficult to get what to eat and also to get good medical care” he lamented.
The prelate however, admonished Nigerians not to despair any more, adding that irrespective of what the entire population of the country was passing through, all hope was not yet lost.
He assured, “One cheering news is that the Lord who we serve, gives hope and succour because He is the Lord who does not change. Other things may change; He does not change. He gives hope and brings good news. He revives the soul.
“Today what we need in Nigeria and elsewhere is to trust and rely on God, He will surely provide for us, give us peace, console us and above all, He will revive us.
Continuing the Bishop said: “We therefore urge you to use this Christmas period to recognise the omnipotence of God. Whenever you wake up, look up to Him; He will provide for you. He has promised never to leave or forsake any one of us who has hope in Him.
“So, we wish every Nigerian a hopeful, priceless and peaceful celebration of the Christmas this year, 2024”.
