Onuigbo Condemns Rising Kidnappings, Urges Nigerians to Remain United and Hopeful

Sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act and former lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has called on Nigerians to remain united and steadfast in faith amid recent kidnapping incidents across the country, particularly the reported abduction involving students in Oyo State.

In a statement, Onuigbo expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, describing the incident as a tragic development that has caused pain not only to those directly affected but also to Nigerians who value the safety and well-being of children.

He said his thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and communities, assuring them that they are not alone during this difficult period.

“Our children are the hope of tomorrow, and whenever they are placed in harm’s way, the entire nation feels the pain. At this difficult moment, we stand with the affected families and pray fervently for the safe and speedy return of every child and citizen in captivity,” he stated.

Onuigbo urged citizens to remain calm and optimistic, expressing confidence in the efforts of government and security agencies to secure the release of the victims and strengthen measures aimed at protecting lives and property.

“These are challenging moments, but they are not beyond our collective resolve as a nation. We have every reason to believe that the relevant authorities are working diligently to bring those affected back to safety and to ensure that peace continues to prevail in our communities,” he said.

Drawing on traditional wisdom, the former legislator noted that difficult times do not last forever and emphasized the importance of solidarity in overcoming national challenges.

He encouraged Nigerians to support one another, remain law-abiding, and continue to pray for the victims as well as security personnel involved in rescue efforts.

According to him, moments of adversity should strengthen national unity rather than weaken it, stressing that Nigeria has consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges.

Onuigbo expressed optimism that the country would overcome the current security concerns and called on citizens to keep faith alive while supporting collective efforts to restore normalcy across the nation.