The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins has appealed to the Federal Government to take radical steps at easing the burden of Nigerians as the nation turned 60.
The Bishop, who made the call in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, expressed frustration at the spate of insecurity across the country.
He said that the country’s leadership could do better to address the underlying issues fanning insecurity and alleged disunity in the country.
“Life is becoming harder for majority of Nigerians and the government needs to take radical steps to ease the burdens Nigerians are carrying,” he said.
He said it was sad that 60 years after gaining independence from the British, the country was yet to get its acts together.
“In spite of all odds we have survived for 60 years and so, we must thank God and praise the resilience of Nigerians.
“However, this year of our Diamond Jubilee has turned out to be one of the most challenging for most Nigerians.
“We were still battling with the effects of insecurity in the land when COVID-19 struck and made life impossible for those who lost their jobs and sources of livelihood,” he said.
The Archbishop called on all citizens to pray for the country and leaders so that we may overcome the present challenges and remain a united country.