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ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA DELIVERS HOMILY ON WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY

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Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama delivered a homily on World Communications Day at St. Edwin’s Parish in Tutu Kubwa, Abuja. The theme of the day was “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1 Peter 3:15-16). Kaigama emphasized the importance of using modern means of communication to promote unity and harmony. “Let the social media be marked by decency and witness. Let your words heal, not wound. Let your messages bring hope, not fear,” he said. The archbishop also urged those in the communication business to highlight the severe consequences of brain drain in Nigeria, particularly in the healthcare sector. “Does it worry our government when skilled people, seeking to leave Nigeria or have already permanently left Nigeria complain of inadequate working conditions and low salaries, lack of motivation, absence of professional tools, and insecurity, as reasons for seeking opportunities abroad?” he asked. Kaigama stressed the need for objectivity and respect for human dignity in communication. “Use the modern means of modern communication to edify, to motivate, to instruct, to correct, to inspire, to promote unity and harmony,” he advised. The archbishop also prayed for unity in the country, saying, “Let us pray for real unity in this country, not the shallow unity of diplomacy, but the deep unity of sanctity as preached by our two major religions.” Kaigama congratulated St. Edwin’s Parish on its 10th anniversary and the parish priest on his 10th priestly anniversary. He also congratulated 108 parishioners who received the sacrament of confirmation, saying, “Confirmation makes you spiritual adults in the Church, soldiers of the Church, capable of standing up for your faith, witnessing with your lives, and serving with joy.”