CBCN Assembly Addresses Kaduna Insecurity Crisis
He urged leaders to act with courage, conscience, and service.
Kaduna Insecurity Crisis and Leadership Failure
Speaking as Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Omeri warned that insecurity in Kaduna reflects deeper leadership failures across Nigeria. He said leadership must focus on responsibility, not authority.
According to him, true leadership protects lives and promotes justice. It does not thrive on fear or control. Therefore, Nigeria must rethink how leaders emerge and serve.
Servant Leadership as a Response to Kaduna Insecurity Crisis
Dr. Omeri, a former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, stressed the need for servant leadership. He quoted scripture, saying greatness begins with service.
He also listed values such as love, patience, discipline, and generosity. These virtues, he explained, cut across Christianity, Islam, and African traditional beliefs.
Moreover, he stressed that leaders must defend people with low income and those whose income is below the poverty threshold. Leadership, he said, must uplift dignity and fairness.
Three Hard Questions for Nigeria’s Leaders
Dr. Omeri challenged the bishops and public officials with direct questions:
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Has spiritual leadership delivered the common good?
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Has public leadership fulfilled its promise?
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Who truly defines the common good in Nigeria?
These questions, he said, demand honest answers, especially after crises like the Kaduna bandit attack.
Hope Beyond the Kaduna Insecurity Crisis
Despite ongoing challenges, Dr. Omeri expressed optimism. He believes Nigeria still has leaders equipped with faith, competence, and integrity.
He encouraged Nigerians to seek leaders who close social gaps and defend justice. In conclusion, he called for leaders who act as beacons of hope, not symbols of power.
