18th June, 2023
By Bridget Ikyado
The Most Revd. Henry Ndukuba, Bishop of Abuja Diocese and Primate of Nigeria has urged fathers to lead and discharge spiritual responsibility at home to grow their families in the path of God.
In a message on Sunday in Abuja to mark the 2023 Father’s Day celebration with the theme “Transformed Fathers; Transformed Homes,” the primate urged fathers to live exemplary lives for their wives and children to emulate.
He said some fathers had relegated the responsibility of ensuring the spiritual well-being of their family to the mothers, contrary to the teachings of the Bible.
He said it was the responsibility of fathers to transmit the word of God to their families.
“That is what the Bible says and expects from fathers.
“We have prayerfully chosen the theme for this year’s Father’s Day; this theme emphasises the connection between a person’s innermost transformation of their external environment, specifically their homes.
“The idea is that when a person experiences positive change within themselves, such as a change in attitude, behaviour, or perspective, it can lead to a corresponding change in their home environment.
“This can manifest in many ways, such as increased cleanliness, organisation and harmony within the homes,” he said.
Also the Vicar, St Phillip’s Anglican Church, Gwarinpa, Ven. Princewill Ireoba advised men to be active and proactive in all endeavours.
He said their actions would go a long way in affecting the family, society and nation at large.
Father’s Day is celebrated yearly on June 18.