By Abdullahi Safiya, Kaduna The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Rev...
By Abdullahi Safiya, Kaduna
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, has decried the growing culture of betrayal in Nigeria, describing it as a major impediment to the nation’s progress and stability.
Delivering his Easter message titled “Overcoming Betrayal at Easter” after Sunday service in Kaduna, Reverend Hayab said betrayal—whether at personal, communal, or national levels—has continued to plague the country and contribute to its myriad of challenges.
“Nigerians are betraying the country; people are betraying one another, and all these have added to the many problems we are facing today,” he said.
He lamented the negative impact betrayal has had on the effectiveness of the nation’s security agencies. “Security personnel cannot succeed in their efforts to combat banditry because of betrayal. There are those who leak sensitive information to criminals, sabotaging the work of those risking their lives to secure the nation.”
Citing the biblical example of Judas Iscariot, Rev. Hayab emphasized the consequences of betrayal: “When Judas agreed to betray Jesus in exchange for money, he later hanged himself after realizing he had betrayed an innocent soul.”
He warned that anyone who betrays the trust placed in them—whether by individuals, communities, or the nation—does not end well. “Those entrusted with responsibilities who choose betrayal over faithfulness destroy themselves and the people they were meant to serve.”
Reverend Hayab further stressed the importance of integrity and accountability, saying, “If this country entrusts you with responsibility, it expects you to be faithful. Mismanaging public resources or failing to uphold your duties is a betrayal of trust.”
He appealed to those undermining national unity and public safety to reconsider their actions. “Those who choose the path of destroying others must stop. Their end is never good,” he cautioned.
Concluding his message, the CAN Chairman called for collective action to support security agencies and preserve national unity. “We must work together to keep our country safe, secure, and united.”
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