Multiple-award-winning global CEO and the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc., Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has urged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to take full responsibility for the trending “Christian genocide” saga.
Mr. Ozigbo made the call in a treatise, wherein he tongue-lashed the federal government for living in denial of something as obvious.
Ozigbo, in the treatise entitled “Nigeria and Trump’s Intervention: A Time for Truth and Renewal“, recalled a video of him as chairman of “Unusual Praise” in Lagos in 2018.
According to him, the project was dedicated to raising awareness and support for Christians in Benue State, suffering relentless attacks by armed militias.
Unfortunately, “tragically, those same patterns of violence have since spread across our country”.
Confront the Truth
Reflecting on Nigeria’s current situation and the recent threat by United States’ President Donald Trump to intervene, Ozigbo said that Nigeria must have the “courage to confront the truth”.
He said: “Our first responsibility as a nation is honesty.
“We must admit that we have a problem — one that runs deep into the very fabric of governance, justice, and moral leadership.
“We cannot heal what we refuse to confront.
“Nigeria must be reimagined on the pillars of truth, equity, and the rule of law — with accountability for every action, at every level.
“No amount of public relations or diplomatic spin can replace the sincerity of purpose.
“If we want peace, we must build justice. If we desire unity, we must earn trust.”
Diplomatic Leadership
Ozigbo noted that the threat by President Donald Trump offered Nigerian government an opportunity for immediate, coordinated diplomatic response.
“It was an opportunity for strategic engagement — to open constructive channels, clarify concerns, and affirm the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting the lives of its citizens.
“I expected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to have swiftly activated a high-level diplomatic mission to Washington, aligning Nigeria’s position with both national dignity and global partnership.
“Some of the official reactions we’ve heard so far, unfortunately, have been unhelpful, even counterproductive.
“This was not the moment for defensiveness or rhetoric. We must remember that diplomacy is not submission — it is strategy.
“A strong and dignified foreign policy does not react emotionally; it acts responsibly,” Ozigbo stressed.
Pathway to Renewal
He maintained that Nigeria, as currently constituted, is not sustainable, but that works can be improved.
He, therefore, urged his party, APC, and President Tinubu to take full responsibility for both past and present failings.
“Let us show humility, apologise where necessary, and commit to genuine repentance.
“The place to begin is the rule of law — ensuring an independent and accountable judiciary, and fixing our broken electoral system.
“This means implementing electronic voting, ensuring the real-time transmission of results, and allowing independent candidacy, with clear legislation and timelines for each reform.
“These reforms are not political luxuries — they are moral imperatives.
“A nation’s destiny cannot rise higher than the credibility of its elections,” he stated.
National Dialogue and Restructuring
Ozigbo held further that Nigeria “fundamentally” needs an honest, structured conversation about its future.
He “strongly” recommended bringing together the Patriots, the Fatherland Group which advocates the Orange Union Model, and the Federal Government to identify specific priorities, assign responsibilities, and set clear deadlines to restructure Nigeria.
According to him, the 2014 National Conference Report will serve as a credible working document and blueprint born of consensus and national goodwill.
He solicited for “true federalism, balanced devolution of powers, and regional autonomy within a united framework” to unlock Nigeria’s full potential.
Restoring Hope and Order
To restore hope and order he sued for renewed collective moral compass beyond political reforms.
“The state must reclaim its moral authority by eliminating criminality from our forests, highways, and communities — not through arbitrary force, but through justice and intelligence.
“Sponsors and perpetrators of violence must face the full weight of the law.
“Security is not only about the absence of war; it is the presence of justice.
“When justice stands firm, peace will follow,” Ozigbo assured.
Vision Worth Fighting For
With actions are taken in good faith and grounded in courage and humility Nigeria will rise again, said Ozigbo.
“History will remember President Tinubu not for the crises he inherited, but for the courage he showed in transforming them — from chaos to concord, pain to purpose, despair to direction,” he admonished.
Finally, Ozigbo demanded a decisive acceptance of responsibility, initiating needed reforms, and leading by example, adding that the time to do such is now.
“Pursue reform and restoration for our nation; lead with empathy, listen actively, and embrace real change together,” he concluded.
