Archbishop Martins urges peace focus amid US Nigeria military ties
Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has welcomed efforts to improve security in Nigeria through international collaboration but warned that true peace cannot be built on fear, weapons or military power alone.Commenting on growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, he expressed cautious hope, saying any partnership must prioritise justice, human dignity and long term peace rather than escalate violence. He noted that recent U.S. military actions against jihadist groups in the region have drawn mixed reactions among Nigerian church leaders, with some seeing them as necessary support and others worried about potential backlash and rising attacks.Martins stressed that while Nigerians desire safety from terrorists and criminals, the country must not rely solely on force but also tackle root causes such as bad governance, corruption and social injustice. Quoting Pope Francis’ message on peace, the […]
