The Anglican Bishop of Nike Diocese in Enugu State, Rt. Rev’d Christian Onyeka Onyia, has said that no amount of political reform or economic policy would succeed in the country without moral revival.

He stated that the nation’s leaders from the presidency to the grassroots must reject corruption, embrace justice, and govern with the fear of God for the needed change to come.

In his Easter message, Onyia stated that lamented that hunger and poverty have now defined the daily reality of over 133 million Nigerians and called on the leadership to show empathy and rule with integrity.

He added: “Our youth face mental health crises, drug addiction, joblessness, and spiritual confusion. The nation mourns the recent mass killings and destruction of villages in Plateau State—yet again.

“We condemn in the strongest terms the repeated kidnappings, ritual killings, and senseless violence against innocent citizens. The government must rise above mere statements. Justice must be served. Impunity must end. The blood of the innocent cries out

“Governance must be godly. We call on our leaders to embrace accountable, responsive, and capable leadership. A nation without righteous leadership is doomed to mourn, as Proverbs 29:2 reminds us.

“Nigeria cannot rise divided along ethnic and religious lines. We must bury hate and build bridges. Let us pursue truth, justice, and love—together.”

Onyia stated that the citizens must reject violence, greed, immorality, and deceit, stressing that they must return to the altar of prayer, repentance, and truth to enable God intervene in the crises in the country.

“We must turn from wickedness—corruption, hatred, greed, injustice, immorality—and seek God’s face,” he said.

“We can still rise. We can still build. But not by might or power—only by the Spirit of God. God’s plans for Nigeria and the nations are still good, but we must return to Him in truth and humility.

“Will you embrace it? Will you return to the God who still saves?

“Let every home return to prayer. Let every pulpit speak the truth. Let every heart open to the risen Christ. And let mercy—not judgment—have the final word over us.”