Reveal identities of 774,000 jobs’ beneficiaries, Archbishop tells FG

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday has asked that the identities of the 774,000 job project of the Federal Government beneficiaries meant to receive N20,000 for three months be revealed to the public

Kaigama in his homily delivered at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral noted that Nigerians must cultivate a better way of living honestly and justly in a way that will prompt people to carry out their duties with fairness and charity.

In his words;

“We recall that the Federal Government flagged off the 774,000 jobs, with each participant expected to receive N20,000 for three months, to be paid through their bank verification numbers, to eliminate fraud and/or double payments. What impact has been made?

“Let us know the identities of youth beneficiaries and the quality of help rendered to them. We must cultivate a new and better way of living honestly and justly. When Nigerians pray, let it not be about a litany of physical needs, but also for honesty to take roots in the hearts of both the poor and privileged Nigerians; so that we are able to discharge our duties honestly with a very strong sense of charity and fairness.”

“They prefer those who market the ‘prosperity gospel’ and engage in superficial worship that calls on God only when there is a need, seeing God as a judge or a policeman or a generous farmer who provides meat, watermelons, onions and cucumbers,” he said.  he added.

“Dear friends, we may be going through hard times in our nation, but we must be careful not to complain inordinately. It is one thing to ask God for a favour, it is quite another thing to act before Him as if He owes us a debt to be paid back.

“We must re-examine our motive for following Jesus. If we follow only for ephemeral desires, these desires will prevent us from appreciating the goodness of God, and will hold us in spiritual bondage,” he added.