By Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Leaders across the country have been urged to exercise caution in their communication and public utterances, as their words play a critical role in fostering peaceful coexistence in society.
The Founder of Faith Women Fellowship Ministry International, Makurdi, Evangelist Lydia Idoko, gave the advice during the church’s Easter Monday fellowship programme.
Evang. Idoko stressed that leaders must recognise the weight of their positions and ensure that their statements on national issues are guided by the collective interest of the people rather than personal considerations.
She noted that Nigeria’s unity and progress should take precedence over individual ambitions, adding that no single leader holds all the solutions to the nation’s challenges without divine guidance.
According to her, citizens also have a responsibility to engage leaders constructively by drawing attention to the implications of their actions on their legacy, families, and future generations.
“Leadership is not permanent; it has a timeline. We must continue to pray for our leaders and remind them of the consequences of their actions,” she said.
Evang. Idoko further lamented the moral decline in society, attributing it largely to a breakdown in parental responsibility and the growing influence of ungodly lifestyles.
She warned that poor upbringing and negative societal influences often manifest in behaviours such as rudeness, arrogance, and intolerance, which in turn fuel conflict and disunity.
The cleric called for spiritual renewal among leaders and citizens alike, emphasising that leadership is shaped by character and values.
She also urged families to promote unity and avoid conflicts, noting that domestic disputes expose children to harmful influences and societal vices.
Evang. Idoko concluded with a call for prayers for national healing, expressing hope that divine intervention would guide the nation’s leaders and restore moral order in society.
