Gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has issued a fervent call for a national awakening against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, urging Nigerians and the government to confront the country’s security challenges with renewed resolve. The musician shared the message on his Instagram page on Wednesday, declaring that the time had come for what he described as a decisive “season of judgment” against those fuelling insecurity.
Bassey wrote that he believes “with all my heart” that Nigeria is at a critical moment, insisting that the nation must not miss the opportunity to confront what he called the enemies of its progress. He named terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and their sponsors as forces that must be held accountable if the country is to fulfil its potential.
“Nigeria, in my opinion, is one of the greatest nations on earth,” he said, adding that the country’s struggles reflect a deeper contention for its soul. According to him, the nation has entered a pivotal season, one in which societal evils can no longer be ignored without jeopardising the country’s destiny.
“It’s a new season for Nigeria… there are enemies we have to conquer,” Bassey stated. “As long as we ignore these evils, the destiny of this nation will only remain a wish.”
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He emphasised that structural collaborators and sympathisers of criminal networks “must be judged,” urging citizens, government officials, the armed forces and the intelligence community to rise with one voice. Quoting the biblical story of Esther, he warned against silence in the face of national affliction, affirming that if leaders and citizens fail to act, help may come from elsewhere—“so it shall be for Nigeria.”
In a prayerful conclusion, the gospel artist declared that peace would prevail in Nigeria and that the country would fulfil what he described as its prophetic destiny. “Every person or group determined that Nigeria will not rest, may their end come now,” he wrote.
Bassey’s message comes amid ongoing public concerns over insecurity, particularly following recent reports of kidnappings and attacks in various parts of the country.