Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba Urges Nigerians to Use Vote for Change Amid Hardship

Henry Ndukuba, primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), said on Tuesday in Abuja that Nigeria has no justification for any family to go to bed hungry, given the country’s abundant resources. He spoke to journalists at the ongoing Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON) 2026, held at the National Christian Centre.

According to Mr Ndukuba, Nigeria is richly blessed with resources that, if properly managed, could meet its citizens’ needs. He called on leaders at all levels to use 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. Protecting the vulnerable is a matter the Scriptures give weight to (Psalm 82:3).

Mr Ndukuba urged Nigerians not to surrender to despair despite the many challenges facing the country. He said the conference theme was particularly relevant given the physical, spiritual and emotional pressures affecting many Nigerians, and observed that many citizens were becoming exhausted and discouraged. “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 primate urged Nigerians, irrespective of their religious affiliations, to remain hopeful that the country’s future would be better. He expressed confidence that God would intervene in Nigeria’s challenges and encouraged citizens to rise above their difficulties and keep working toward national progress.

On the electoral process, Mr Ndukuba encouraged eligible Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and take an active part in elections. He dismissed suggestions that the outcome had already been predetermined, calling those claims false. “It’s a lie. Nobody has decided anything. We the citizens have the civic responsibility to play our role,” he said. He urged voters to verify their names on the voter register, identify their polling units, and turn out in January to exercise their civic responsibilities while protecting their votes.

Mr Ndukuba told Nigerians not to be discouraged by politicians’ desperation, saying the ballot remains a powerful instrument for political change. “If you are not satisfied with what has been happening, this is the time that we can make use of our vote 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 and urged leaders to remain sensitive to the aspirations, needs and difficulties of the people.

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