Kaigama to Nigerians: Reject Vengeance, Embrace Forgiveness for National Devt
Folalumi Alaran in Abuja The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Reverend Dr. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, has urged Nigerians to reject vengeance, hatred and animosity and embrace peace, forgiveness
Nigerian Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has called on the nation to reject vengeance, hatred and animosity, and instead embrace peace, forgiveness and reconciliation. This plea was made at the 2026 National Feast Celebration of the Pious Union of Saint Rita of Cascia, held in Abuja. The event, themed "Cultivating Peace, Faith and Hope: Emulating Saint Rita’s Virtues," saw over 1,000 attendees reflect on Saint Rita's virtues and their relevance to Nigeria's development.
The Union's Prior General, Mrs. Cecilia Oyakhire, highlighted the crucial role of women in nation-building, urging them to promote peace and love within their families. The Abuja Archdiocese National Grand Patron, Dr. Ukura Samuel, urged leaders to practice forgiveness and selfless service, emphasizing that such virtues could reduce political hostility ahead of the next election.
The Abuja Archdiocesan Coordinator, Bro. Celestine Makwe, called for collective efforts to build a society based on peaceful coexistence, forgiveness and mutual understanding, warning that vengeance and enmity could deepen divisions and hinder the nation's progress.
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