Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), says Nigeria has no justification for any family to go to bed hungry, given the country's abundance of resources.
Ndukuba stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during an interview with newsmen at the ongoing Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON) 2026, held at the National Christian Centre.
He said Nigeria was richly blessed with resources that, if properly managed, could meet the needs of its citizens.
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The primate called on leaders at all levels to utilise the nation’s resources for the benefit of Nigerians, particularly vulnerable families struggling with economic hardship.
“Nigeria is blessed and we are demanding that our leaders should make use of our resources to help the citizens of this nation.
“We have no reason for any family to go to bed hungry. What we have is enough; it can go round,” he said.
Ndukuba, who spoke on the conference theme, “Pressing On”, drawn from Philippians 3:14, urged Nigerians not to surrender to despair despite the numerous challenges confronting the country.
He explained that the church has organised the annual conference since 2011 to bring people together in God’s presence and encourage them through His word.
According to him, the theme is particularly relevant, considering the physical, spiritual and emotional distractions affecting many Nigerians.
He observed that many citizens were becoming exhausted and discouraged by prevailing circumstances, stressing the importance of remaining steadfast and focused on a better future.
“The things are hard, challenges abound, but we want to encourage us not to give up.
“Continue to press forward, continue to stand strong, continue to hold on to God’s promises,” he said.
The Anglican primate urged Nigerians, irrespective of their religious affiliations, to remain hopeful and believe that the country’s future would be better.
He expressed confidence that God would intervene in Nigeria’s challenges, urging citizens to rise above their difficulties and continue working towards national progress.
On the forthcoming general elections, Ndukuba encouraged eligible Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively in the electoral process.
He dismissed suggestions that the outcome of the elections had already been predetermined, calling the claims false and insisting that citizens have a responsibility to choose their leaders.
“It’s a lie. Nobody has decided anything. We the citizens have the civic responsibility to play our role,” he said.
He urged eligible voters to verify their names on the voters’ register, identify their polling units, and turn out in January to exercise their civic responsibilities while protecting their votes.
Ndukuba further advised Nigerians not to be discouraged by the desperation of some politicians, stressing that the ballot remained a powerful instrument for bringing about the desired political change.
“If you are not satisfied with what has been happening, this is the time that we can make use of our vote in order to bring about a change. We have the opportunity to determine who leads us,” he said,
The primate expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its challenges, urging leaders to remain sensitive to the aspirations, needs and difficulties of the people.
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