- Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, a prominent gospel singer, has raised concerns about the indifference of Nigerians towards the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
- He highlighted the ongoing celebrations and daily activities of citizens despite the serious situation involving the abduction of dozens of children.
- Bassey’s remarks were made during a church program, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and empathy regarding the plight of the victims.
Renowned gospel singer and convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, has expressed deep concern over what he describes as the growing insensitivity of Nigerians to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
Speaking during a church programme, Bassey questioned how many citizens have continued with celebrations and everyday activities despite the fact that dozens of children and their Gospel singer and Hallelujah Challenge convener, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, has expressed concern over what he described as the growing indifference of Nigerians to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
Speaking during a recent church programme, Bassey questioned how many Nigerians have continued with their daily activities and celebrations despite the fact that dozens of children and teachers remain in captivity following the May 15 kidnapping incident.
Lamenting the situation, the cleric said:
“How can 42 children be in captivity and we are still partying? And we are still normal? In some countries, for one of those children, they will deploy every arsenal they have. How did we get here? Say, Lord have mercy. It’s as if our consciences have been seared. Seared. Do you know that days after Children’s Day, we still have our children in captivity. They killed one of the teachers. They threatened to behead another one.”
Nathaniel Bassey said the incident reflects a troubling state of affairs in the country, noting that many nations would spare no effort in securing the release of kidnapped children.
The gospel minister also recalled a vision he shared during the February 2026 edition of the Hallelujah Challenge, in which he said he saw armed groups moving towards the South-West region of the country.
According to him:
“How many of you remember the vision I shared, that I had a vision that those people had come to the South? Do you remember one time I told you that I was on a Sunday morning and I said that I saw them coming to the South? And that’s one of the reasons why during Hallelujah Challenge, you remember I said there was something coming, that we have to pray for mercy.”
He explained that the vision was one of the reasons he repeatedly urged people to pray for mercy, even though some criticised him at the time.
Concluding his message, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey offered prayers against insecurity and called for divine intervention against both terrorists and leaders who fail to show concern for the suffering of citizens.
“Today I want you to be angry in your spirit. Both the terrorists, both the politicians who don’t care about it, God will uproot them.”
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Read some comments below:
@sar_tomi:“It’s more than 42 now oh, my heart wrenches cos, let’s all imagine this is any of our own children, a lot of us no go dey normal till those children are released, to think the chibok girls started like this till those girls live were destroyed. Eyin Abiyamo Orun eshanu oohhhhh”
@gistmilltv_:“That question is difficult to ignore. When dozens of children are missing and in captivity, it should concern all of us, regardless of tribe, religion, or politics. Every child deserves urgency, and every family deserves to know that everything possible is being done to bring their loved ones home safely.”
@freesmurk94:“Even if we pray for mercy and the government do nothing about insecurity, we are still going to be facing same problem. We need competent leadership who can fight insecurity.”
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