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2023: Governor Lalong urges Christians to participate in politics

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November 5, 2022

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Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has called on Christians to actively participate in politics to enable them to contribute to national development.

The governor made the call in his remarks at the 14th Annual Conference of the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria in Jos.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Makut Macham, on Friday in Jos, Mr. Lalong said that their participation could add value to governance.

“Many have suggested, and rightly so, that Nigeria’s many challenges stem from poor leadership.

“However, a lot of people forget or do not realize that leadership does not begin and end with elections. It starts much earlier and continues afterward.

“As someone who has been in politics most of my adult life, I can say without fear of contradiction that leadership recruitment begins with the consciousness of the society on what kind of leadership it desires.

“This determines the level of participation or otherwise of the citizens in the process that identifies, adopts, and presents candidates for elections,” he said.

Mr. Lalong said many Christian brothers and sisters prefer to criticize those in government rather than be involved in politics to make a difference.

He said though the Catholic Church had always encouraged its members’ involvement in politics, more Christians need to occupy decision-making offices.

“That is why I appeal to the Church to continue to create avenues for constant engagements with Christian politicians for proper articulation of its interests and evaluation,” he said.

In her remarks, Esther Uduehi, National President of the Association of Papal Knights, said the association comprised Catholics who had been honored by the Church for contributions to the propagation of the gospel and for positively impacting humanity

She expressed concern over rising cases of religious intolerance, terrorism, and banditry that were affecting the economy and also inhibiting people from practicing their faith.

Joseph Ari, chairman of the occasion and director-general of the Industrial Training Fund, said the conference was a platform for discourse on how the church could contribute to the democratic process while also propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Football: ‘The World Still Expects Nigeria’ — Gbenga Okunowo Laments Super Eagles’ Painful World Cup Absence

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June 24, 2026

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Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has admitted that the Super Eagles’ absence from the FIFA World Cup continues to leave a huge void, insisting football fans around the world still expect Nigeria to be part of the global showpiece.

The former Barcelona defender described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for back-to-back World Cups as a major setback for the country’s football.

“The world still expects to see Nigeria at the World Cup,” Okunowo said.

The ex-Super Eagles star believes missing consecutive editions of football’s biggest tournament has done more than damage Nigeria’s reputation.

According to him, it has also affected the development of young players and reduced opportunities for Nigerian footballers to attract international attention.

“When Nigeria is not at the World Cup, our young players lose a massive platform to showcase themselves,” he added.

Okunowo stressed that the World Cup remains the biggest shop window in world football, with clubs and scouts closely monitoring emerging talents throughout the competition.

He warned that Nigeria’s continued absence could also affect the market value of players hoping to secure moves to Europe’s top leagues.

“It also weakens the country’s standing in world football,” he stated.

The former Barcelona full-back urged Nigerian football stakeholders to ensure the mistakes that led to consecutive World Cup qualification failures are not repeated.

Nigeria, three-time African champions, will now shift their focus towards qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and beginning preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with many hoping the Super Eagles can return to football’s biggest stage after missing the last two editions.

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