The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called on the Federal Government to consider foreign intervention if it remains unable to halt the wave of violence plaguing the nation. His appeal comes amid rising insecurity and persistent attacks in various regions.

Speaking during a church event, Ndukuba expressed deep concern over the government’s inability to protect its citizens, stating:

“If the government cannot stop the killings, it should seek help from outside.”

He emphasized that the sanctity of human life must be prioritized and that leadership should not shy away from asking for support when lives are at stake.

The Primate’s comments came amid heightened global attention, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump raised alarms about the survival of Christianity in Nigeria.

Ndukuba emphasized that “the persecution of Christians and the v!olence going on in this land are not what anybody can deny.” He voiced serious concern over the continued abduction of church leaders, pointing out that numerous pastors and their families remain in captivity without resolution.

He added, “As I’m talking to you now, we have some of our pastors who are k!dnapped with their families taken from their church and they have not been released and it is not something we will deny and if our authority, the government, cannot handle it, it is good for them to seek help but at the due time, we will say what we should say.”

Beyond the issue of insecurity, the Primate also addressed the moral challenges facing the younger generation. He warned that the values and behavior of today’s youth would ultimately determine the nation’s direction. He encouraged parents to lead by example through discipline and spiritual integrity, expressing faith in the potential of young Nigerians to rise above their difficulties with intelligence and creativity.

He explained that the church is actively involved in youth development: “So as a church, we continue to pray for them, we will continue to invest in them and nurture them, and that is why we have the mission to the youth, which we call the Joshua generation.”

Ndukuba expressed optimism that with proper guidance, Nigerian youths would remain steadfast and overcome adversity. “We are believing that these ones will rise, in spite of the challenges around them and take on their generation and bring down the glory of God and stand by faith and conquer their promised land,” he affirmed.

Turning to the newly appointed bishops, the Primate encouraged them to embody patience, selflessness, and loyalty in their spiritual duties. He reminded them that church leadership requires bravery and unwavering commitment. “This is the call of God upon the lives of these servants and when Jesus calls us to follow him, he calls us to d!e to self and also take up our cross, be ready to suffer, be ready to do his will,” he said.

He concluded with a prayer for divine support and guidance for the new bishops: “My prayer is that he who called them will stand by them and lead them all through life and that they too will be instruments in God’s hands in order to feed the flock, teach the world and proclaim the gospel boldly and soundly and faithfully throughout the world.”