Primate Calls Families to Total Surrender
Primate Ndukuba urges families across Nigeria and beyond to return to wholehearted service to God while also raising a passionate alarm over the country’s worsening security crisis, describing Nigeria as a nation “bleeding” and in urgent need of both spiritual and global intervention.
The Primate of All Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, delivered the strong dual message during the February 2026 Standing Committee Meeting of the Church of Nigeria held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Osumenyi, in the Diocese of Amichi, Anambra State.
Primate Ndukuba Urges Families to Serve God Alone
Speaking on the theme “Serve the Lord: Imperative for the Family under God” (Joshua 24:14–15), the Primate warned Christian families against divided loyalty and spiritual compromise. He stressed that total surrender to Jesus Christ is non-negotiable for families seeking divine stability and fruitfulness.
Citing Matthew 6:24, he cautioned against double-minded worship, declaring that believers cannot serve God and worldly interests at the same time. According to him, idolatry in modern forms—materialism, moral compromise, and cultural pressure—has weakened families and eroded spiritual discipline.
Defending Biblical Marriage and Orthodox Faith
Reaffirming the position of the Church of Nigeria, the Primate restated the Church’s total rejection of same-sex marriage and all forms of sexual perversion. He noted that these doctrinal deviations were among the major reasons for the formation of the Global Anglican Future Conference, GAFCON, which continues to uphold biblical orthodoxy within global Anglicanism.
He emphasized that preserving the sanctity of marriage remains central to building godly families and a morally stable nation.
“Nigeria Is Bleeding”: Primate Ndukuba Raises Alarm
Beyond spiritual matters, Primate Ndukuba urges families not to ignore the harsh realities facing the nation. In a sober assessment of Nigeria’s security situation, he described the country as “bleeding,” with citizens living in fear due to persistent killings, kidnappings, and displacement.
He condemned what he called the weaponization of religion and ethnicity, warning that denial and political correctness only deepen the crisis and mislead the international community.
Call for International Intervention
The Primate highlighted mass abductions of worshippers, schoolchildren, and clergy in states such as Kaduna and Niger, stressing that these incidents form part of a broader and dangerous pattern. He argued that when a government appears unable to contain widespread insecurity, seeking international assistance becomes both moral and necessary.
Calling on the global community to act, he reminded the world of Nigeria’s past contributions to international peacekeeping missions and appealed for coordinated global support to save lives and stabilize affected communities.
A Church’s Cry and a Nation’s Pain
While acknowledging statements of concern from foreign leaders, Primate Ndukuba insisted that symbolic gestures are insufficient in the face of what he described as a sustained humanitarian and security emergency. He warned that unchecked bloodshed could carry grave moral and historical consequences for the nation.
For many worshippers at the gathering, the message went beyond ecclesiastical routine. It echoed the fears of families across Nigeria who long for safety, justice, and reassurance that their lives and faith remain protected.
Gratitude to Hosts
In his closing remarks, the Primate commended the Bishop of Amichi Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor, and his wife, Dame Nkem Ikeakor, praising the diocese for its warm hospitality and for hosting a spiritually impactful meeting.
