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John Cardinal Onaiyekan and other members of NIREC during the Fourth Quarter Meeting of the Interreligious Council in Abuja Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Christian Leaders in Nigeria Appeal for Good Governance to Restore Hope in the Country

Dec 9, 2023

Good governance is crucial in restoring hope in Nigeria, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama preaching at St. Rita Parish, Ndakwo in his Metropolitan See on Sunday, 3 December 2023. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Not “grow weary of doing good” amid Economic Hardships: Nigerian Archbishop

Dec 5, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged the people of God in the West African nation not to tire of doing good amid economic hardship occasioned by rise in prices of commodities.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama after Holy Mass at Holy Ghost Pastoral Area of the Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerian Archbishop Decries “ministry of corruption”, Urges Imitation of Christ’s Kingship

Nov 28, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried various forms of corruption in the West African country which he likens to a “ministry”, noting that people have normalized using shortcuts in getting what they want.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama giving his speech at the 11th Convocation Ceremony of Godfrey Okoye University on Saturday, 18 November 2023. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese.

Nigerian Catholic University “a good setting for cross-fertilization of ideas”: Archbishop

Nov 25, 2023

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), a Catholic institution of higher learning under the auspices of Nigeria’s Enugu Diocese, is facilitating the sharing of ideas among students and faculty drawn from “most” Nigerian States, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama speaking during the 4th Abuja Archdiocesan General Assembly (AAGA). Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Tasks Government to Investigate Weakening Family Structures

Nov 11, 2023

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has raised concern about crumbling families in the West African country and called on the government to investigate, and if possible, to address the causes of the country’s weakening family structures.

Fr. Samson Emokhidi. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerian Diocese Concerned about Whereabouts of Priest who Disappeared “without any trace”

Nov 1, 2023

The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has expressed concern about the whereabouts of a Priest in the Nigerian Metropolitan See who has been missing for a month.

Members of Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON)  of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja during the sensitization campaign against plastic pollution to mitigate climate change. Credit: ACI Africa

Youth in Nigerian Archdiocese Eradicating Plastic Pollution to Mitigate Climate Change

Oct 7, 2023

Members of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja are realizing a sensitization walk to draw the attention of the public about the need to eradicate plastic pollution in the environment in view of mitigating the effect of climate change.

Fr. Victor Ogunyemi. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Give Youth Chance to “showcase innovative capabilities”: Priest in Nigeria to Government

Oct 2, 2023

A Catholic Priest ministering in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on the government to give youth in the West African nation the opportunity to hold leadership positions so they can exhibit their respective “innovative capabilities”.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Forgiving “genuinely, quickly only way to end” Nigeria’s Multifront Violence: Archbishop

Sep 20, 2023

The practice of forgiveness is the “only way” to bring an end to violence in Nigeria, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said. 

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama (First from left ) during the opening Mass of the 2nd Plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at Holy Trinity Church, Maitamain in Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese.

Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Use of “religion as a weapon of violence” in Nigeria

Sep 11, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the people of God in the West African nation to address the “real problems” they face, and cautioned against the use of religion to foster a culture of violence in the country. 

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama preaching at St. Josephine Bakhita’s Pastoral Area, Jikwoyi of Abuja Archdiocese.  Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Bear Leadership Burden “with good cheer”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigeria’s Leaders

Sep 5, 2023

Political leaders in Nigeria need to go beyond the “attractive packages” that accompany their positions in government, and bear the leadership burden “with good cheer”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said. 

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama planting a tree as part of the 20000 tree Planting Campaign in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Nigeria.  Credit: Samson Adeyanju

Tree Planting in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “ecological conversion”: Archbishop

Aug 29, 2023

The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at fostering “ecological conversion”, the Local Ordinary has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama giving a homily at St. Rose of Lima Pastoral Area, Katampe of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Newly Appointed State Officials “to stick” to Party Manifestos

Aug 28, 2023

Recently appointed officials in Nigerian States need “to stick” to the principles that were outlined in the manifestos of political parties in the West African nation, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during the 5th Pan African Catholic Charismatic Renewal Congress held in Abuja, Nigeria. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

At Pan African Charismatic Congress, Archbishop Emphasizes Power of Prayer for Africa

Aug 20, 2023

The “multidimensional challenges” that the people of God in Africa face can be tackled by prayer, accompanied by the practice of honesty, and hard work, the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administering the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Augustine’s Pastoral Area, Pyape II of the Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop Blames Divisions in Nigeria on Ignorance of “God’s Word”

Aug 7, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has blamed the religious and ethnic divisions in the West African nation on the people’s bitterness and their failure to listen and act upon the Word of God.

Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Learn from King Solomon: Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerian Leaders against Materialism

Aug 7, 2023

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has challenged leaders in the West African country to learn from King Solomon in the Bible who, though a young leader, was deeply concerned about the well-being of the people he was governing.

Archbishop  Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Pastoral Area, Idu Karmo of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let Challenges Not “extinguish our hopes for a better Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop

Jul 17, 2023

Archbishop  Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned against despair amid a myriad of challenges, and underscored the need to maintain hope for better days.

Archbishop  Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese with the three Priests he ordained on 13 July 2023. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“Be messengers of hope, animators of faith”: Nigerian Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests

Jul 14, 2023

The newly ordained Priests of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Nigeria have been urged to foster hope and contribute to the growth of Christian faith in their Priestly ministry.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Sacred Heart Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Sincerity, Equitability among Qualities Nigerian Leaders Need to Address Challenges

Jul 10, 2023

To address the “countless challenges” the people of God in the West African nation of Nigeria are experiencing, the country’s leaders need to practice sincerity, equitability, and prudence in addition to “fervent prayers”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Archbishop on How Nigeria’s Leaders Can Address Factors Behind Increased Criminality

Jul 3, 2023

Nigeria’s leaders might not “truly want” to address factors that are behind violence and criminality in the West African nation, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said.