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The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has asserted that the spate of criminality in Nigeria is linked to the abuse of illicit drugs. The Archbishop stated this while delivering a homily during the inauguration of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Amakohia-Ubi Owerri West LGA, Imo State. He observed that a
Crime in Nigeria linked to abuse of illicit drugs — Archbishop Ugorji
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has asserted that the spate of criminality in Nigeria is linked to the abuse of illicit drugs.
The Archbishop stated this while delivering a homily during the inauguration of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Amakohia-Ubi Owerri West LGA, Imo State.
He observed that a lot of ugly, bizarre things are happening mostly in the Nigerian security sector, which he said linked to excessive consumption of hard drugs by youths.
His words: “It is true that there is a lot of suffering and hardship in the land. It appears that we are suffering more than we suffered during the 30-month Nigeria-Biafra war, which is sadly occasioned by sheer greed by our leaders.
“Today, our youths have taken to excessive consumption of hard drugs and executed all sorts of unimaginable things.
“They pick up guns, rob and kidnap fellow citizens. How can we explain that today, people are senselessly killed as if human life is no longer precious and inalienable?”
The man of God bemoaned the situation where people who are kidnapped are killed even after collecting huge ransoms from their families.
He said that the turn of events is becoming more worrisome, as in some cases, decomposing bodies carelessly dumped by the roadside is now the order of the day.
“Have we not read reports of how human beings who were kidnapped turned out to be barbecued by their captors? Is this not sheer madness?
“How have we degenerated to this sordid and disgraceful level in Nigeria? If these ugly things were not engineered by the consumption of hard drugs, what would be comfortably linked to these acts?
“There is no doubt that the perpetrators of these crimes come from homes and communities. They don’t come from the blues. They are truly not unknown gunmen, as they are often branded,” he said.
The Archbishop equally admonished parents and the nation’s leadership, saying that parents must rise up to their divine calling as true parents of their children.
“Parents must shun all acts of irresponsibility, in the full glare of their children, because they pick them up and act them out as they grow.
“The nation’s leaders must remember at all times that God blessed Nigeria abundantly. God gave us good weather, natural resources and everything we need to survive and prosper.
“How far have we fared with these divine gifts? What we have done with these divine gifts is apologetic. A lot of people now want to flee from our country because of the hardship in the land.
“There is a lack of empathy from our leaders. We need to have sincere recollections and amend our ways. Things must change if we must positively move forward in Nigeria,” the Archbishop advised.
Crime in Nigeria linked to abuse of illicit drugs — Archbishop Ugorji
Governor Agbu Kefas has announced a new policy requiring all tertiary institutions spread across the state to hold convocations on an annual basis. The directive, according to him, is aimed at promoting timely graduation ceremonies and reinforcing academic standards. The governor who gave the directives at the combined convocation ceremony of the College of Education,
Gov. Kefas mandates annual convocations for tertiary institutions in Taraba
Governor Agbu Kefas has announced a new policy requiring all tertiary institutions spread across the state to hold convocations on an annual basis.
The directive, according to him, is aimed at promoting timely graduation ceremonies and reinforcing academic standards.
The governor who gave the directives at the combined convocation ceremony of the College of Education, Zing, during the weekend, underscored the state government’s commitment to advancing higher education and ensuring that institutions adhere to regular academic schedules.
Governor Kefas emphasized that the move would foster a culture of consistency and celebration of academic achievement across Taraba’s institutions.
The policy, according to him, is expected to enhance the student experience by providing graduates with timely recognition of their accomplishments.
Reiterating his administration’s commitment to an educational reforms agenda that seeks to build a future where quality education is accessible, and affordable, he emphasized that true wealth encompasses more than the state’s natural resources and economic growth potential. Adding that, it also resides in the intellectual and creative talents of its people.
The governor who was of the view that, education remains the cornerstone of his administration’s development agenda, said such belief necessitated his decision to declared free and compulsory education in primary and secondary schools throughout the state
Remarking that the convocation ceremony demonstrates the transformative power of Education, his administration, he said, will not cease
from upholding the principles of fairness, prevent sabotage, and prioritize merit-based decision-making over political agendas.
While commending the college’s leadership for their unrelenting pursuit of educational excellence, he highlighted the role of education in empowering youth and fostering a community centered on growth, inclusivity, and integrity.
On his part, the Provost of the College, Professor Ejika Sambo, who announced that about 19,700 graduans bagged NCE, applauded the governor for his historic attendance at the ceremony,
Underscoring the college’s significance in achieving the governor’s free education initiative, he urged the graduands to strive hard to make positive difference in the lives of others, beyond mere personal attainment.
Gov. Kefas mandates annual convocations for tertiary institutions in Taraba
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