Anglican Primate Seeks Restoration Of Moral Values Law

The primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has called for the restoration of moral values in Nigeria.

Ndukuba made the call at the 60th anniversary and 38th graduation of St. Francis of Assisi College, Wusasa, Zaria, where he urged the church and educational institutions to play a greater role in shaping responsible leaders for the country.

He charged the church, educational institutions and other stakeholders to raise men and women of character who will provide ethical leadership in the country.

The primate, who is also the Metropolitan and Visitor to the institution, said Nigeria needed people who would uphold what is right and contribute to the moral and national transformation of the country.

He urged the graduands to bear the torch and light of Jesus and strive for what is right as they contribute to shaping the future of the country.

Ndukuba said St. Francis of Assisi College had, over the past six decades, played a significant role in producing pastoral, educational and community leaders who had contributed to the development of the church and the Nigerian society.

He described the transformation of the institution over the years as the growth of a mustard seed, noting that most bishops and many clergy serving in northern Nigeria had passed through the institution, while others had benefited from its activities as staff and workers.

He expressed gratitude to God for six decades of the institution’s existence, describing St. Francis as a place where men and women had been shaped for service to the Church and society.

In his remarks, the acting rector of the college, Venerable Dr Timothy Bako, said the institution had secured approval from the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to operate independently as St. Francis College of Education.

He called on alumni, government, religious organisations and other stakeholders to support the institution’s development as it enters its next decade.

Earlier, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, congratulated the college on its anniversary, describing the milestone as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, vision and commitment to service.

Bamalli said the institution had, over the years, moulded character and produced leaders who had served Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria and the wider world.

The Emir said Nigeria needed builders and peacemakers committed to honesty, hard work, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

A total of 119 students graduated in Theology and Education across various degree, Bachelor of Education, diploma and certificate programmes.