Change Non-Performing Ministers, Okogie Urges Buhari

Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Okogie (left) with the Director, Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Very Rev. Msgr Gabriel Osu, at a press briefing on the state of the nation to mark Okogie’s 80th birthday celebration and 50th priestly ordination anniversary in Lagos … yesterday.

The Archbishop Emeritus of Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, His Eminence, Anthony Cardinal Okogie has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to change some of his ministers for better performance, saying only very few of them know what they are doing.

The Guardian Nigeria report continues:

Cardinal Okogie who addressed the press on state of the nation yesterday in his Ikoyi Office, said that Nigerians are suffering, urged the government to provide an enabling environment for its citizens to make a living.

He said: “The swearing-in of President Muhammadu Buhari, last year, was perceived as a major milestone in the people’s quest for positive change and improvement in their quality of life. But a year later, the people are still grumbling. Indeed, the hardship has even doubled. So, my advice to Mr. President and his associates is this: do not take the goodwill that you enjoy from Nigerians for granted. Do all that is necessary to revamp the economy before things get out of hand.”

On the Niger Delta Avengers, Archbishop Emeritus condemned the recent attacks on oil facilities and called on the government to use dialogue instead of force.

On the activities of the herdsmen, Cardinal Okogie, said: “I want to reiterate that it is the responsibility of government to safeguard the lives of its citizens.”