The Democratic Front (TDF) says the announcement of a $5 billion Bonga North Deep Offshore Field Final Investment Decision (FID) by Shell is a sign that Nigeria remains an investment-friendly destination.
Oil pipelines
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF noted that the investment was an indication that International Oil Companies (IOCs) still find Nigeria attractive.
“We join President Bola Tinubu in celebrating the Final Investment Decision (FID) by Shell on Bonga North Offshore Field,” the statement said.
It said the investment was the outcome of reforms introduced by the president through the Presidential Directives numbers 40, 41 and 42 .
The Directives were to fast-track regulatory approvals, reduce operational costs and promote competitive fiscal incentives in the oil and gas sector.
The statement said the pertinence of the fresh investment in the sector was not only limited to the value of the investment but also extended to the field’s potential volume of 350 million barrels of crude oil.
The group said the investment was bound to further raise the nation’s oil output and revenue as well as bolster its position as Africa’s largest oil producer.
It said Shell’s investment came at a time of misconceptions about IOCs leaving Nigeria when indeed many of them are making strategic investment decisions in response to the administration’s incentives.
“We recall that earlier this year, the Ubeta upstream gas field known as OML 58, attracted a $500 million investment from TotalEnergies on account of Tinubu’s fiscal incentives to drive FDIs into the newly transformed oil and gas sector.
“The Ubeta upstream field is estimated to produce 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day when operational and will go a long way to raise the country’s profile as a major gas producer.
“TDF is confident that more IOCs will key into the fiscal incentives introduced by the Tinubu administration to make fresh investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector,” it said.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Thursday, December 26, to Saturday, December 28, 2024, across the country.
Dust haze weather
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday, December 25, in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Thursday in good visibility throughout the forecast period in the northern region.
According to NiMet, the North central states are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.
It anticipated moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period in the southern parts of the country.
The agency predicted early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas.
“For Thursday, slight dust haze is expected throughout the forecast period in the northern region.
The North central region should be in slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.
“In the South, moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected throughout the forecast period,” it said.
The agency predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period.
According to NiMet, the North Central should be in moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km during the forecast period.
It envisaged early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas of the country while slight dust haze in patches of clouds is expected over the region during the afternoon and evening periods.
“Dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precaution.
“People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities,” it said.
The body advised airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from it for effective planning in their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” it said.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), under the leadership of Mele Kyari, has introduced the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC) as a transformative step in hydrocarbon operations.
NNPS’s Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC)
This initiative, driven by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), builds on the success of the Command and Control Centre to enhance monitoring, operational efficiency, and production within the oil and gas sector. The PMCC aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s policy to increase efficiency and boost production in the industry.
A Centralised Hub for Monitoring
The PMCC serves as a unified platform for monitoring hydrocarbon molecules from production to export terminals, covering Joint Ventures (JVs) and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs). By consolidating real-time data from various operators, the PMCC provides a comprehensive overview of production activities. This ensures timely identification of anomalies, minimizes unplanned disruptions, and supports seamless operational continuity.
Advancing Operational Efficiency
With advanced analytics and integrated data, the PMCC empowers stakeholders with actionable insights for proactive decision-making. This capability enhances planning, resource allocation, and risk management, enabling operators to meet production targets efficiently and maintain high operational standards.
Improving Maintenance and Collaboration
A standout feature of the PMCC is its support for predictive and preventive maintenance. By monitoring equipment performance and coordinating maintenance activities, the system ensures the reliability and longevity of assets. Additionally, the PMCC promotes collaboration among stakeholders by providing a secure platform for data sharing and communication, fostering effective problem-solving and continuous improvement across the sector.
Boosting Production and Revenue
The PMCC’s role in minimising downtime and optimising maintenance directly contributes to increased production and revenue. Under Mele Kyari’s leadership, NNPC Ltd has achieved a production increase to 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) and is working towards a target of 2 million bpd. The PMCC is integral to achieving this goal by driving efficiency and enhancing production capabilities.
Round-the-Clock Operations
The PMCC operates 24/7, staffed by trained professionals, and utilises cloud-based solutions to ensure seamless data exchange with internal and external stakeholders. With direct communication links to the Industry-Wide Security Command and Control Centre, the PMCC also enhances the security of production operations.
As NNPC Ltd continues its modernisation journey, the PMCC reflects its commitment to innovation and excellence in the oil and gas sector. This initiative not only aligns with national goals but also strengthens Nigeria’s position in the global energy market, ensuring long-term growth and profitability for all stakeholders.
Central Africa can put an end to a paradoxical situation where it depends on massive imports of food products to feed itself while it holds a unique potential for competitive agriculture capable of satisfying the needs of its population.
Bags of fertiliser
The growing food insecurity in the sub-region is due, among other things, to low agricultural productivity, the rise in fertiliser prices exacerbated by the twin shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as and persistently high prices for imported food.
Gathered for a webinar on December 19, 2024, on the theme “Investing in Fertiliser Special Economic Zones and Petrochemical Value Chains to Revolutionize Agriculture in Central Africa”, the continent’s experts call on the countries in the subregion to intensify agricultural production through the establishment of special economic zones for fertiliser production.
Boaz Keizire, Vice-President of the Alliance for the Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), says that “despite abundant arable land and despite the commitment made by the Heads of State at the Malabo Summit in 2014, the continent’s agricultural systems and in Central Africa continue to record low yields. For example, the productivity per hectare of maize is 1.7 tonnes in Africa while it varies between 7 and 8 tonnes in the United States of America. Central African countries must work to enrich the soils they own”.
There is no shortage of factor endowments. Based on a study being finalised by the ECA Subregional Office for Central Africa, Bertrand Ngnie notes that the “sub-region is richly endowed with the necessary inputs to the production of nitrogen fertilisers. Central Africa has significant reserves of oil, natural gas, potash and phosphate that justify the development of a regional NPK fertiliser value chain.”
The sub-region can benefit from the good practices of countries such as Egypt, Morocco and South Africa. Samir Elkareish suggested “the establishment of a platform composed of the countries of the sub-region and advanced countries as well as partners for a coalition leading to fertiliser production and increased agricultural production in Central Africa.”
Jean Luc Mastaki, Director of the ECA Sub-Regional Office for Central Africa, called for the establishment of an exchange platform extended to various stakeholders in order to continue discussions on the issues, challenges and opportunities of the agricultural transformation of Central Africa.
“Local production and the increased use of fertilisers combined with an improvement in agricultural production techniques would eventually contribute to the gradual emanciation of agricultural production. Central Africa from its great dependence on the import of food products, which increases the vulnerability of populations, especially the poorest, to external shocks,” said Mastaki.
An Abuja High Court has given an order of interim injunction restraining the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling a landed property.
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
The property is located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja.
Justice Mohammed Zubairu made the order following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to the applicant, Reuben Atabo, SAN.
Although the motion ex-parte, marked: M/16807/2024, was moved by Atabo on Monday, its certified true copy was made available on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Justice Zubairu, who is a vacation judge, held that he was inclined to grant the application as prayed in the interest of justice and the spirit of fair hearing.
“The interim order of injunction is to last for few days pending when all parties are served and appeared before this court for the hearing of the motion on notice.
“Consequently, an order of interim injunction is hereby made restraining the defendants/respondents whether by themselves or agents. privies, servants, workmen and any person howsoever called acting on their behalf from trespassing into and interfering wilh the claimant’s exclusive possession of the properly.”
He said the order subsisted pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
“In the same vein, prayers 2, 3 and 4 are granted as prayed,” he added.
The judge, who directed that the motion on notice already filed before the court be served on all the defendants, adjourned the case until Dec. 30 for hearing of the substantive suit.
In the motion ex-parte dated and filed Dec. 16, the applicant, Nextdora Nigeria Limited, sued Mr Eric Anyamene Nnamdi, Hajiya Bilikisu Mallam, FCT Minister and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) as 1st to 4th defendants respectively.
The company sought four interim orders which were granted.
The fourth relief is an order of Interim injunction restraining the defendants from developing or assigning the properly lying and situated at Plot No.4411, Cadastral Zone Ao9, Guzape District, Abuja which is coveted by a Right of Occupancy wilh File No. MISC 128232 or any portion thereof to a third party pending Ihe hearing and determination of tne motion on notice.
The company, in a motion on notice filed on Dec. 16 and marked: CV/5517/24, had sued the four defendants, praying the court to bar them from selling its landed property, among others.
The writ of summons sought seven reliefs, including a declaration that the claimant is the title holder of the property lying and located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja.
The Moringa Production, Marketers and Farmers Welfare and Empowerment Association says its partnership with the Federal Government can generate N1 trillion by engaging 50 million unemployed citizens in moringa farming.
Moringa association’s executive members
Dr Michael Ashimashiga, Chairman of the association, made this submission at a news conference on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Abuja.
Ashimashiga said the said amount was achievable if the Federal Government supported the citizens with improved seedlings from the association as well as providing fertilisers and other inputs to enhance moringa production in the country.
“Moringa farmers will generate about $3.750 billion on monthly basis while the Federal Government will generate $650 million on monthly basis, which is about N1 trillion by engaging 50 million unemployed.
“The government will be making about 0.3 dollars per one kilogramme of moringa leaves from the 1.875 per kilogramme that the citizens will be harvesting on monthly basis beside other intercropping plants.
“A country that empowers and utilises its citizens or manpower will not borrow to develop its infrastructure,” he said.
He said that a plot of moringa could generate a minimum of 20 kilogramme adding that a kilogramme of moringa amounted to N2,500.
Ashimashiga emphasised that supporting citizens to engage in moringa cultivation would go a long way to address food insecurity and economic situation.
He said that the association had shown keen interest in the level of borrowing that both the farmers and government had engaged in.
Ashimashiga said the association, in collaboration with Eden Group, had witnessed the effect of chemical farming for two decades.
He explained that the chemical effect had resulted in the ongoing climate change and global warming that affected all agricultural cultivations and production processes.
According to him, the menace has led to poor funding from local and international organisations.
The chairman urged the government and all and sundry to explore the association’s agricultural inputs, consultancy, equipment leasing services, pharmaceutical raw materials, improved agricultural seeds and seedlings, animal feedlots, nutrition, poultry feed, among others.
Ashimashiga called on stakeholders and government agencies to focus on moringa cultivation for industrial raw materials for pharmaceuticals, foods, fertilisers, animal feeds, poultry, fishery and other international demands.
The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has sealed three companies for extracting large quantities of groundwater for commercial purposes without proper authorisation and compliance with regulations.
Enforcement officers at FrieslandCampina in Lagos
The three companies are Nigerian Bottling Company, producers of Coca-Cola, FrieslandCampina (makers of Peak Milk) and Guinness Nigeria Plc.
Mr. Olowu Babatunde, Director, Technical Services, LASWARCO, said this during an enforcement on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Lagos.
Babatunde said that LASWARCO had been engaging with these companies for over seven years to encourage compliance but efforts have been met with limited success.
“We operate a law that empowers us to regulate most of these heavy abstractors in Lagos State.
“Abstractors are individuals or entities that extract large quantities of groundwater for commercial purposes.
“So, these companies that we have sealed, basically three of them – Coca-Cola, FreislandCampina and Guinness, abstract water in large quantities.
“And we have been engaging them over time. At least, I have been here for more than seven years now. We’ve been engaging these companies for more than seven years now.
“Some, either they do partial compliance, or some don’t comply at all. So, now that we started implementation of our regulation, we now compel them to fulfill all their regulatory demands,” he said.
The enforcement was a follow-up of a news briefing on unregulated groundwater abstraction by Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, held on Monday.
Wahab noted that the Environmental Management Protection Law 2017 empowered LASWARCO to regulate groundwater activities and impose penalties for unauthorised abstraction.
He said that unregulated groundwater extraction could lead to serious environmental consequences, including land subsidence and groundwater contamination.
The commissioner said in 2020, the government offered a 75 per cent waiver on groundwater abstraction fees, but compliance was low.
This, he said, necessitated LASWARCO to now initiate enforcement actions against defaulters.
He said that letters were issued to non-compliant organisations with a 72-hour ultimatum to comply and penalties would be imposed on those who continued to operate without authorisation.
“Our planet’s vital signs are flashing red,” declared the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) CEO and Chairperson, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, on the first day of the 68th session of the GEF Council, the Facility’s governing body, on December 16, 2024.
Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, GEF CEO and Chairperson
“We need to work urgently to avert the collapse of the global ecological systems that maintain life on Earth. The decisions we take over the next 12-18 months are critical,” he added.
With the stage thus set, the 68th Council began work on steps needed to reform the GEF Partnership – the 186 countries, Secretariat, 18 Implementing Agencies, as well as civil society organisations (CSOs), Indigenous Peoples, and the private sector that participate in the GEF – and prepare for the next and ninth GEF Trust Fund replenishment (GEF-9), covering the period 2026-2030, which will determine the GEF’s contribution toward achieving the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 68th Council’s decisions included launching the 18-month negotiation process for GEF-9 in January 2025. During the week, top officials from multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) that the GEF serves reminded the Council of the messages from the recent biodiversity, climate, and desertification Conferences of the Parties (COPs) regarding their conventions’ resource needs through 2030, as well as from civil society representatives and others. This promoted spirited Council debates about the levels of ambition, reform, and innovation that GEF-9 must reflect at a particularly challenging time in the world.
With some of these needs and challenges front-of-mind, the 68th Council undertook improving the delivery of benefits to recipient countries, particularly least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS). Among other actions, the Council launched a process of policy and procedural reform to streamline the GEF project cycle and get money into recipients’ hands sooner.
In addition, the Council agreed to consider another expansion of the ranks of GEF Implementing Agencies, but this time with specific objectives in mind, for example, seeking actors with expertise and experience in underserved regions, and agencies with a track record in engaging civil society and the private sector. Members also decided forthcoming Council sessions would consider options, including set-asides and incentives, to encourage greater balance in the distribution of projects and resources among GEF Implementing Agencies and to further engage multilateral development banks (MDBs) that attract substantial cofinancing and the private sector.
The nearly $700 million Work Programme approved by the 68th Council focused heavily on chemicals and waste at a time when the GEF hopes to prove to the multilateral community that it has the capacity to serve as the financial mechanism for a global plastics treaty being negotiated and that it could play a significant role in realizing the vision of the Global Framework on Chemicals adopted in 2023.
The chemicals and waste component of the latest Work Programme includes initiatives focused on agrochemicals, tourism, and the elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The Work Programme activities also include the establishment of a global Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility to be housed within the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and specifically designed to address the global funding gap for sound chemicals and waste management.
The 32 members of the GEF Council, representing 186 countries, met virtually from December 16 to 20, 2024, with the active participation of representatives of CSOs, Indigenous Peoples, and youth.
The Lagos-based EnviroNews Advocacy and Campaigns for Sustainability (ENDVOCAS), a non-profit organisation, has said that it is prepared to take legal action to compel the Oyo State Government to address the environmental risks posed by the transformation of the Ogunpa River Channelisation into a waste dump, as well as encroachments into its designated setbacks.
Ogunpa River Channel
Speaking to journalists at a press conference in Ibadan on Friday, December 20, 2024, the Executive Director of ENDVOCAS, Michael Simire, expressed frustration over the government’s apparent disinterest or incapacity to address the issue.
He stated that, despite submitting a petition titled: “Urgent Need to Address Transformation of Ogunpa River Channelisation into a Waste Dump and Encroachment into Allowable Setbacks” to the Oyo State Government in February 2024, followed up with a road show and advocacy visits, government officials have not taken any remedial actions despite the growing environmental hazards.
Simire revealed that the group is now left with no other option than to take legal action to compel the authorities to fulfill their responsibilities and safeguard the environment.
As stated in the petition, Simire charged the government to immediately stop illegal refuse dumping in the Ogunpa River Channel and implement measures to prevent a recurrence.
He also called for a halt to all encroachments on the channel’s setbacks, demanding the demolition of temporary and permanent structures erected within these areas with offenders held accountable for their actions.
Executive Director, EnviroNews Advocacy and Campaigns for Sustainability, Michael Simire (middle), briefing the media in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, December 20, 2024. He is flanked on the left by the organisation’s Legal Adviser, Yomi Ogunlola
He stressed that urgent action is needed to protect the environment and serve the interests of the people.
“We demand that measures should be immediately put in place via a collaboration involving Oyo State Government, Federal Government and World Bank to complete the Ogunpa River Channelisation project so as to achieve the ultimate aim of the project such that the attendant incidences become a thing of the past,” Simire stated.
Legal Adviser to EnviroNews Advocacy, Yomi Ogunlola, said: “We are concerned citizens, all we want is the best for our state and our dear country. What we seek is for the betterment of the people, protection of the people and the environment is sacrosanct. So, we have decided to test the law and seek a way out through that route, and our lawyers have been briefed in that regard.”
In the aftermath of the tragic stampede in Nigeria that took the lives of many, including children, the words from the Bible in Jeremiah 31:15 feel so real: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted because they are no more.”
Christmas decoration in Lagos
This verse paints a vivid picture of a mother’s deep sorrow, symbolising the collective grief of a nation losing its children. This sorrow should remind us of the urgent need for unity and compassion in the face of such profound loss. For Nigeria, grappling with hardship and heartbreak, this moment must become a lesson – not an opportunity for political games, but a time for true leadership and healing.
The reference to Ramah is significant. According to biblical commentaries like those in Matthew 2:18, Ramah was a location tied to immense sorrow – a place where Jewish captives were gathered before being taken into exile. In the New Testament, this verse is echoed to describe the anguish of mothers during King Herod’s massacre of the innocents. Rachel’s weeping transcends individual grief, symbolizing a communal mourning for lost innocence and life.
As Christmas approaches, the resonance of this story deepens. Just as mothers mourned during the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, we too, as Nigerians, must share in the pain of grieving families affected by this tragedy. Their sorrow is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the need for compassion.
This recent stampede mirrors the sorrow captured in Jeremiah’s lament. Rachel’s weeping symbolised the heartbreak of a people torn apart by exile; a grief so profound it reverberates through history. Today’s tragedy echoes that anguish, as several incidents across Nigeria have claimed dozens of lives. In one instance, at least 32 people died in a stampede during a rush to collect Christmas gifts. Another report revealed the devastating loss of 10 lives, including children, at a charity event meant to bring relief.
In yet another tragedy, the death toll at a food distribution center exceeded 50, leaving families shattered and communities in mourning. Festus Adedayo, in his poignant article “Harvest of Human Chickens for Christmas,” recounts the story of a mother who lost her newborn in the chaos, a life so young and innocent, gone in an instant. Separately, I also heard the heartbreaking story of another mother who had taken four children to a food distribution but tragically lost three of them in the chaos. These unimaginable losses expose the harsh reality of life for so many Nigerians, where even moments of goodwill can end in despair.
Leadership is not about projecting invincibility but about showing compassion when things fall apart. Take former President Barack Obama as an example. During a memorial for slain peace officers in Dallas, he openly wept. This act of vulnerability was not a sign of weakness but a demonstration of deep care, which strengthened the bond between him and the American people. Having worked with an organisation connected to Obama’s career, I have seen firsthand how such openness can create trust and a sense of shared purpose, inspiring hope even in the darkest times.
Contrast this with leaders who attempt to appear unshakeable in moments that demand empathy and connection. For example, Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge his need for God’s forgiveness alienated many Christians, a key part of his political base. As someone who attended an evangelical institution deeply tied to Trump’s support during his election, I saw firsthand how such statements created unease within that community.
Additionally, his premature departure from the hospital during his COVID-19 treatment – an effort to project strength – ultimately backfired, costing him both sympathy and credibility. Such actions demonstrated a disconnect between his leadership image and the emotional expectations of his followers. People need to see their leaders’ humanity, as it reassures them that their struggles and emotions are understood and shared.
President Tinubu’s reliance on spokespersons to deliver “soft” messages after tragedies creates a sense of detachment. Nigerians need to see their president’s heart. A tear, a heartfelt speech, or an open show of grief could go a long way to heal the nation’s wounds. Leaders who don’t show they care risk appearing indifferent, which can deepen anger and disillusionment.
That said, this is not a time for blame. Even with a free press, lashing out at Tinubu won’t help Nigeria heal. This tragedy demands collective mourning and a shared understanding of the loss and pain. Divisive criticism will only widen the gaps that need bridging.
Beyond emotional leadership, practical solutions are essential. Take Nigeria’s fuel pricing issue: why should Nigerians pay international rates for fuel when they live in an oil-producing country? I’ve argued before that Dangote Refinery should sell fuel domestically at its production cost, not the global benchmark. Policies like this prioritise people over profits, demonstrating that leaders view citizens as individuals, not just statistics.
Research underscores the importance of combining macroeconomic strategies with microeconomic realities. Articles like “Microeconomic Foundations of Macroeconomic Policy” highlight how integrating small-scale insights can improve large-scale plans. Leaders who focus solely on broad numbers often miss the lived struggles of real families. For example, “Microeconomic Behaviour and Macroeconomic Outcomes” explains that effective policies must address daily challenges. By blending these perspectives, governments can create solutions that are fair and meaningful.
History also teaches us that the greatest leaders – from Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela – embraced vulnerability. Lincoln’s emotional speeches during the Civil War and Mandela’s tireless reconciliation efforts after apartheid united their people. They understood that true strength comes from compassion and connection.
President Tinubu has a rare and pivotal opportunity to lead Nigeria through this moment of sorrow and despair. By demonstrating genuine care for the Nigerian people, he can rebuild trust and foster unity in a time of deep division. True leadership lies in vulnerability, which shows authenticity and strength. When a leader connects with the emotions of their people, it creates solidarity and a shared sense of purpose. This is Tinubu’s chance to demonstrate that genuine empathy and humanity are far more powerful than political posturing.
So, what can President Tinubu do? First, he must address Nigerians directly, speaking not just as a leader but as a fellow human being who shares their grief. Honesty and vulnerability are powerful tools; they allow people to connect with their leader on a personal level. A heartfelt message, delivered with genuine emotion, can provide solace and restore trust during these painful times.
Second, beyond words, he must take immediate steps to alleviate the everyday struggles that weigh heavily on Nigerians. Policies like reducing fuel prices to reflect the cost of domestic production, rather than international benchmarks, can offer tangible relief. Such actions signal that the government prioritises the welfare of its citizens over profit margins or bureaucratic inertia.
Finally, President Tinubu must cultivate a culture of empathy within his administration. This means creating a government that listens, understands, and acts on the needs of the people. By embedding compassion into policymaking and governance, he can rebuild faith in leadership and lay the foundation for a more unified and resilient Nigeria.
Jeremiah 31:15 reminds us of the profound sorrow that accompanies loss, but it also shines a light on the promise of hope and renewal. As we reflect on this tragedy, it mustn’t inspire despair but a collective resolve to create a more compassionate and unified Nigeria. Let us hold the grieving families in our hearts, offering them solace through our empathy and solidarity.
At the same time, we must look forward with determination, committing ourselves as a nation to the path of healing and restoration. We must ensure that such sorrow does not define our future but instead inspires meaningful change. Let us pray for the strength to rise above these challenges and for the wisdom to address the deep-rooted issues that have led us here.
Unity is key; it is what binds us together as a nation and gives us the resilience to rebuild in the face of adversity. Together, let us envision a future where peace and compassion triumph over pain and despair, offering hope to the grieving families and to all Nigerians.
