#Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama

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Pope Francis prays for peace, progress of Nigeria

Pope Francis prays for peace, progress of Nigeria

Pope Francis granted an audience to the Nigerian Pilgrims during the 2022 special pilgrimage to Rome organised by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC. The Nigerian Pilgrims were led to the papal audience at the Vatican City by his Grace, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, among other high-profile personalities. The Pontiff received the Nigerian flag from the Nigerian pilgrims and prayed…

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Election results: Kaigama cautions against judicial blackmail

Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has admonished the political class to allow the judiciary to perform its constitutional functions, saying God above was watching how the courts will perform. Kaigama gave the admonition yesterday in his sermon at St. Augustine Church, Lugbe, Abuja, following claims of manipulation in the results of last weekend’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. He acknowledged the critical role the judiciary plays in averting crises through the dispensation of justice during disputes and advised politicians not to be blinded by the desire to wield power. Kaigama also cautioned judicial officers to strive to be impartial and courageous in upholding the truth, which he noted was significant in the delivery of justice. He said: “We concluded our presidential and National Assembly elections last Saturday. Those not satisfied with the results are heading to the courts. “Let the courts do their work with the greatest sense of justice. God above is watching how the courts; the hope of the common man and woman will perform. “The Supreme Judge of the Ultimate Tribunal is waiting for those who dispense justice with a sense of fairness or do so with great personal bias or get compromised because of some material reasons. Let justice be done. “For political leaders, there is no need to fight dirty, rig or manipulate elections, if the desire is to genuinely serve the common good.” “Those who take over positions of leadership should only seek to add building blocks of cohesion and development rather than destroying past good legacies or to discontinue from them; to serve, and not to be served; to build and not to destroy; to bind and not to divide.” Meanwhile, the Catholic Archbishop decried the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to keep its promise of transparency in the collation of the election results. However, he commended the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for calling their supporters to order when they wanted to demonstrate in the streets against the presidential election results announced by INEC. Kaigama observed: “Many people turned out and enthusiastically voted, believing that the transparency promised would be guaranteed. “When it did not happen in all cases, as many felt that the process was compromised, many wanted street protests, but thanks to the maturity of the top contenders who called all to order and obedience to the laws of the land, we have yet survived together again as against those predicting doom. “We encouraged people to get registered, to obtain their voting cards, to go out and vote. They enthusiastically trooped out to vote but to their greatest chagrin, the process did not achieve the degree of transparency expected. “Despite all, remain calm and peaceful. Let peace reign. May God protect Nigeria and all Nigerians. There are very hostile, inflammatory, and provocative statements going around. Do not be lured into losing your cool. “Please, participate fully in the remaining elections on Saturday. God is still the God of all Nigerians.” Read the full article

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LATEST NEWS: FG must tackle unemployment, brain-drain, poverty

LATEST NEWS: FG must tackle unemployment, brain-drain, poverty

Publish date: 2022-08-20 19:06:10 | Author: Friday Olokor | Source: punchng.com The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged the Federal Government to liberate Nigerians, especially the youth, from the nation’s current harsh economic realities. According to him, many young people were desperately seeking greener pastures in other countries. Kaigama who…

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Kaigama to FG: Dialogue with separatist agitators

Kaigama to FG: Dialogue with separatist agitators

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. (Dr.) Ignatius Kaigama, has advised the Federal Government to stem the tide of ethnic and religious separatist agitations in the country by engaging the agitators in sincere dialogue. Kaigama, in his New Year message, also advised those fanning the embers of discord and division for political gain  to […]

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Insecurity: Nigerians Are Afraid Of Going To Farms, Schools – Archbishop Kaigama

Insecurity: Nigerians Are Afraid Of Going To Farms, Schools – Archbishop Kaigama

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday lamented over the state of insecurity in the country. The cleric further stated that farmers are now scared to go to their farms, adding that students are also afraid of going to school due to fear of kidnappers and bandits. Kaigama stated this during a sermon at Sacred Heart Parish, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in…

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Partisan Politics Not Part Of Mbaka's Calling, He Should Keep Off —Catholic Archbishop Kaigama

Partisan Politics Not Part Of Mbaka’s Calling, He Should Keep Off —Catholic Archbishop Kaigama

The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called on the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, and a Catholic Priest in Enugu State, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, to stay away from politics.  He said this on Friday in Abuja at an interactive meeting with journalists as part of activities marking this year’s World Communications Day…

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Kaigama condemns kidnapping of catholic priests

Kaigama condemns kidnapping of catholic priests

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Jan. 10, 2021 Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama, Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has condemned incessant kidnapping of catholic priests and other ministers of God, describing it as molestation of the church. Kaigama, in his homily on Sunday at St. Anthony’s Parish, Yangoji, Abuja, said an act of kidnapping was criminal, ungodly and degrading to…

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Buhari Celebrates Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama

Buhari Celebrates Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Metropolitan Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, on his “conferral of the Pallium for the See of Abuja,’’ by Pope Francis.

The honour is in recognition of Kaigama’s dedication to promoting unity, peace and justice.

Buhari, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina,…

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...AS HISTORY IS MADE AT THE FIRST EVER PALLIUM INVESTITURE IN NIGERIA His Excellency, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu the Honourable Minister of Science and Technology graces the occasion of the PALLIUM INVESTITURE of His Grace, Ignatius A. Kaigama Archbishop of Abuja Metropolitan SEE by His Excellency, Most Rev. Anthonio Guido Filipazzi the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria. His Grace, Ignatius A. Kaigama is the first ever in Nigeria to receive PALLIUM teice. First as the Archbishop of Jos some 20 years ago and today as the Archbishop of Abuja Metropolitan SEE. The event was attended by His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan Emeritus, Archbishop of Abuja, Archbishops and Bishops from the Province (Benue, Kogi, Nassarawa) as well as the President CBCN Most Rev. Augustine Obiorah Akubueze. Dennis E. Thomas ICT/S.Media-OHMST (at Our Lady Queen Of Nigeria Pro Cathedrel, Area 3 Abuja) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZm-l2JQSE/?igshid=4fyre1qzcvk4

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I was pressurized not to accept National Honour – Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama

I was pressurized not to accept National Honour – Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama

Most Revd. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, the Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja has explained that he was pressurized not to accept the National Honour of Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) conferred on him by President Muhammadu Buhari. Archbishop Kaigama was honoured alongside 442 other Nigerians and seven foreigners recently conferred with this year’s National Honours in the…

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Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama advises Nigerias on herdsmen, bandits’ attacks

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama advises Nigerias on herdsmen, bandits’ attacks

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has backed the calls by some eminent Nigerians for people to defend themselves, if government failed to protect them from herdsmen and bandits’ attacks.

To avert such an undesirable state of affairs, the Archbishop, however, called for dialogue, justice and reconciliation.

Above all, he urged the government to do more to protect the…

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NEWS DAILY: Buhari: Mbaka’s dabble into politics violates his oath – Bishop Kaigama

NEWS DAILY: Buhari: Mbaka’s dabble into politics violates his oath – Bishop Kaigama

The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has stated his position on the face-off between Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka and the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. Kaigama reminded the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu of the Canon Law 285. The law prohibits the clergy from engaging in anything that is strange and unbecoming to the…

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JOS GETS NEW ARCHBISHOP: Most Rev Matthew Ishaya Audu (the bishop of Lafia diocese) has been appointed by Pope Francis today, the 6th of January, 2020, as the Catholic Archbishop of Jos and the Metropolitan of Jos Ecclesiastical Province. Breaking the good news on his website today, his predecessor, Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama wrote: "Very warm congratulations to His Grace, the Archbishop-Elect, with fervent prayers for the success of his ministry among the wonderful people of Jos Archdiocese and indeed Plateau State. The canonical installation in Jos will be on the 31st of March, 2020. Meanwhile, let us all keep the Archbishop-Elect in our prayers." We rejoice with the Jos Archdiocese as we pray for a successful installation. - Reposted from @catholicfocusnigeria https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-qnAGnJyb/?igshid=813ff8nskz2s

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Onaiyekan wants focus on social justice as he bows out as Abuja Catholic Archbishop

Former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) John Cardinal Onaiyekan has urged political leaders in the country to priortise social justice. The clergy said this during a press conference in Abuja to formally bow out as the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja and handed over to his successor, Ignatius Kaigama. The new Archbishop would be formally inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja. The Pope recently accepted the retirement of Cardinal Onaiyekan, who clocked the retirement age of 75 on Jan. 29, 2019. Archbishop Kaigama, who had been the Archbishop of Jos, was announced by the Pope, through Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, as Onaiyekan’s successor, on March 11. Filipazzi had named Kaigama as the Coadjutor Archbishop of Abuja and administrator of Jos archdiocese, where he served as its chief Shepherd in the last 19 years. Speaking during the conference, Onaiyekan assured Nigerians that he wouldn’t retire from speaking against all forms of oppression in the country, until social justice was achieved for all citizens. Onaiyekan formally retired from his role as the episcopal leader of the Catholic Church in FCT, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Benue States. He said that government must achieve equity, if the nation must make progress. “I am confident in the abilities of my successor to lead the Archdiocese to the next level of development. “There were no elections to determine who will succeed me. There were no campaigning and lobbying. His (Kaigama) appointment was simply in line with the Church practice,” he said.

Newly appointed Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama Archbishop of Abuja province, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, noted that many things had gone wrong in Nigeria, but vowed to wage serious war against the social ills and vices impeding the development of the country. “We are the hope of Nigeria. So many things have gone wrong, but we cannot just sit and say prayers. “We have to go beyond prayers, because faith and action go together. We have to mobilise our people to be integrated and work genuinely for the progress of Nigeria and the happiness of our people. “I am not going to be hunting for problems, but when they come, I will do my best to tackle them with my priestly character and identity. “I will not be idle. I will always be doing something for Church and country, attacking ills, social vices, and anything that will not be helpful to the development of Nigeria,” he said. Kaigama said that despite the government’s promise to tackle graft among public office holders, the menace had failed to give way for probity and accountability, “If there wasn’t corruption, there would have been an equitable distribution of resources and our people will be living well above the poverty line,” he added. Read the full article

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Suffering in the land too much – Catholic Bishops

Suffering in the land too much – Catholic Bishops

*You’re fast losing goodwill – bishops *It’s dishonest to say I’m doing nothing about killings –Buhari *I will look into the issue of appointments

  Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Thursday told President Muhammadu Buhari that the enormous goodwill with which he assumed office in 2015 was fast being depleted by some glaring failures of his administration.

The bishops told their…

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2021: Archbishop Kaigama urges corrupt leaders to repent

2021: Archbishop Kaigama urges corrupt leaders to repent

By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Dec. 31, 2020 Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has advised corrupt Nigerian leaders and government officials to take advantage of the new year by repenting from their corrupt practices. Kaigama said this in his New Year Message tagged “ Relying on Divine Providence,’’ in Abuja on Thursday. The archbishop said that those who misused…