Why people are not happy in Nigeria – Bishop Madu

The Anglican Bishop of Oji-River Diocese, Most Rev. Amos Madu, has
revealed the reason the citizens are not happy in Nigeria.

According to him, people were not happy in the country because they
lacked exemplary leadership qualities among political elites.

Madu said this yesterday while delivering a homily at the service of
songs held for late former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, at the
Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd, Independence Layout in Enugu.

He, however, urged leaders in the country to lead with the fear of God
by showing exemplary qualities at all times.

He said: "why people are not happy in the country is due to lack of
exemplary leadership qualities among leaders.

"We will continue to pray for God's intervention to give us leaders
with impeccable character as well as men and women with
forthrightness."

The archbishop, however, urged Nigerians to learn to live without
giving or taking bribe as exhibited by the late Ekwueme.

"While Ekwueme was in power and out of power as well as wield a lot of
political clout, he did not forget to attend church services and draw
near to God.

"He was a very courageous man that led the progressives in G-34 to
confront the late Gen. Sani Abacha to demand that Nigeria transit from
military to civil rule,'' he said.

Dignitaries that attended the service included Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
of Enugu State; Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Edward
Ubosi and President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo.

Others are former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji; former
Secretary to Anambra State Government, Chief Oseloka Obaze; President,
Nigeria Institute of Architects, Dr Adibe Njoku and Retired Justice
Eugene Ubaezonu of the Court of Appeal.