The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s progress since gaining independence.
Speaking at a prayer session organized by the Baptist Seminary in Kaduna, Rev. Hayab stated that at the age of 63, the country has not made significant strides.
He remarked, “At 63, we have not done well, we are still crawling, at 63, we do not even know what to do. There is so much insecurity, lack of growth, labour is threatening to go on strike because of poor services.”
Rev. Hayab called for a collective challenge to assess what actions should be taken to contribute to nation-building. He stressed the importance of obeying the country’s laws and urged leaders to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities towards citizens.
Additionally, Rev. Hayab encouraged Nigerians to pay their taxes, as it would enable them to hold the government accountable for providing necessary services. He emphasized that Nigerians are yearning for improvements and progress in various aspects of life.
In his assessment, Rev. Hayab lamented, “We are only giant in number but failure in most of the sectors.”
Earlier in the event, the Vice Chairman of Baptist Seminary, Kaduna, Rev. Dr. Manasseh Haruna, explained that the program was organized to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd anniversary.
He emphasized the need to take the right steps to improve the country and move forward as a nation.