Oyo school abduction: Enough of sermons, condolences —

The phrase refers to reactions after the June 2022 kidnapping of more than 80 students from the Federal Government College in Oyo State, Nigeria. Victims were taken by armed gunmen, sparking nationwide outrage. Many Nigerians posted “Enough of sermons, condolences” on social media, demanding concrete action—such as a swift rescue, security reforms and accountability—rather than just prayers and sympathy. The slogan became a call for the government to move beyond words and actually protect children and bring the abducted students home. Views Nigeria