The Anglican Bishop of
Diocese of Ihiala, Anambra State, Right Reverend Prof Israel ‘Kelue Okoye has
said that Nigerian leaders have failed citizens following the auctioning of
Nigerian migrants and also kidnapping some for ransom in Libya.
Okoye made this known
during the advent ordination of 11 priests at the Cathedral Church of St Silas,
Ihiala.
The Bishop, who condemned
the slave crisis in the North African country, also urged the Federal
Government to take proactive and reactive steps over the plight of Nigerians
sold as slaves in Libya.
He also requested the
Nigerian Charge D’Affaire to Libya, Ambassador Iliya Danladi Fachano to address
the situation and ensure that Nigerians were treated with respect and honour in
Libya.
The Political science
Professor said it was “a shame on us as Nigerians, especially on our leaders
who have failed to provide leadership.”
‘’It is a shame on us as
a country and as a people especially our leaders who have failed to provide
leadership and direction that would make its citizens proud of their country.
“And that tells us
especially our youths running away from the country that it is needless. We
must make this country promising for the young ones. Youths must not be
frustrated and those who work hard must reap the fruits of their labour,” Okoye
said.
Those ordained priests
were Olisaemeka Ikechukwu Okwuorah, Francis Uchenna Agada, Bright
Onyedikachukwu Chukwuneke, Ifeanyichukwu Michael Amanze.
Others were Obinna
Chikeluba Ifeukwu, Moses Chukwuebuka Okechukwu , Shalom Nwadinobi Chinaka ,
Uzochukwu Johnson Olisa , Nnamdi Stephen Ferdinand, Christian Amauche Nwakor
and Ifeanyi Peace Udemba.
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