Same-sex marriage: Anglican Primate rejects Church of England’s stance
Henry Ndukuba THE Primate of All Nigeria, Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba, has strongly rejected the Church of England’s approval of same-sex marriage, asserting that it goes against biblical teachings and undermines the sanctity of marriage as ordained by God. Speaking at the 2024 Divine Commonwealth Conference, DIVCCON, in Abuja, he emphasized the Church of Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to biblical orthodoxy and partnership with the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) to uphold traditional Christian values. The Primate also addressed the current state of Nigeria’s economy, urging the federal government to focus on empowering local industries rather than relying on imports. He called for the Nigerian government to collaborate with universities, polytechnics, and industrialists to harness the nation’s potential for technological innovation, referencing the example of countries like South Korea and Iran, which have successfully developed their own industries. In his address, th...