COCIN President Decries State of the Nation

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The President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) has expressed worry over the nation’s state, describing it as a “deep burden” in his heart.

In his address to delegates at the opening of the 107th General Church Council meeting denomination in Jos, Plateau State, the COCIN President, Rev. Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo, stated that though richly endowed with human and natural resources, Nigeria continues to be overwhelmed by foundational challenges that threaten its unity, progress, and stability.

The cleric added that at the forefront is the scourge of corruption and lack of accountability that has weakened public institutions, deepened inequality and eroded trust between the government and the citizens.

According to Mohzo, insecurity across the country fuelled by “Fulani terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and land grabbing has not only claimed countless lives but has also crippled economic productivity, displaced communities, and increased fear and hopelessness among the people.

The cleric, who decried the current state of the economy, maintained that the nation’s economy remains fragile, with most Nigerians trapped in poverty and joblessness while inflation “devalues earnings and savings.”

Rev. Mohzo lamented that overdependence on oil, weak infrastructure, and lack of support for small-scale industries have limited growth and made citizens vulnerable to “external shocks,” emphasising that these problems are further compounded by a crisis of leadership and governance.

Said he: “Public office is often reduced to a means of personal gain, rather than service to the people. Elections are marred by manipulation and poor civic education, and many leaders operate without accountability.

“Equally troubling is the deep ethnic and religious division that undermines the country’s unity. Nigeria’s diversity, instead of being a strength, is weaponised for political control and economic dominance.

“Tribalism, nepotism and regional bias have bred injustice and distrust, leading to persistent conflicts and alienation of whole communities.”

The COCIN President posited that these divisions among Nigerians contradict the “essence of our shared humanity.”

“We must recover a national identity rooted in equity, justice, and unity. We must advocate for a leadership that fears God, serves the people and upholds righteousness.

“We call on all arms of government to urgently reform institutions, empower security agencies, invest in productive sectors, and uphold justice for all.

“The Church must raise morally sound leaders and shape the nation’s conscience. It is time to embrace national rebirth built not just on policies but on truth, integrity and the fear of God. Only then can Nigeria rise from her present state into the nation God has destined her to be.”

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