Nigeria: Archbishop of Lagos – ‘The Best Gift for the 64th Anniversary of Independence Is to Improve the Living Conditions of Nigerians’

Abuja — “As we celebrate the 64th anniversary of our country’s independence, one cannot help but wonder how much there is to celebrate, given the many hardships that Nigerians face today,” said the Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, in his message for Nigeria’s Independence Day (October 1, 1960).

“Although we thank God that there is no full-scale war, Nigeria is plagued by insecurity and increasing crime, with daily incidents of kidnapping and banditry,” underlines Archbishop Martins.