Bishop Kukah Calls for Renewal of Catholic Values in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, called for a renewal of values within the Catholic Church in Nigeria to reclaim its diminishing influence in public life. Speaking at St. Finbarr’s College Auditorium in Akoka, Lagos, during a lecture titled “To Conquer or to Serve?
Thoughts on the Contributions of the Catholic Church to Human Development and the Making of a Good Society in Nigeria,” Kukah emphasized the importance of the church's historical ethos. He referenced the late Rev. Fr. Denis Slattery as a significant figure in the Irish missionary enterprise in Nigeria.
Drawing on the concept of “soft power” by Joseph Nye, Kukah argued that influence is best achieved through service and attraction rather than coercion. He expressed concern that many Catholics prioritize social and political associations over church activities, which could lead to a decline in the transmission of Catholic values to younger generations.
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