Kukah Warns of Nigeria's Deepening Crisis in Easter Message

In his 2026 Easter message titled "Faith, Hope, Time of Turbulence," Rev. Fr.

Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, warns that Nigeria is trapped in a cycle of instability, leading to a humanitarian disaster with thousands killed and millions displaced. He criticizes the political elite for failing to deliver on promises, leaving many in poverty and young people without hope.

Kukah highlights the urgent need for a robust agricultural plan to combat hunger and criticizes short-term relief measures as inadequate. He encourages Nigerians, especially Christians, to resist despair and maintain faith, emphasizing the importance of collective action in rebuilding the nation.

Kukah's message reflects a grim outlook on the current state of Nigeria, likening it to a field hospital as described by the late Pope Francis, and calls for citizens to take an active role rather than assigning blame.