Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr. Akin Rotimi, has voiced deep concern about the growing influence of social media on Nigerian families, describing it as a breeding ground for foreign ideologies, cultural distortions, and immoral behavior.
Speaking at the second edition of the Easter Family Life Thanksgiving Service held in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti State, the lawmaker, who represents Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, warned that the platform is increasingly promoting values that undermine traditional virtues and encourage social vices.
The event, themed “Rebuilding Families, Renewing Nigeria: The Role of the Church,” served as a platform for Rotimi to stress the need for a revival of family values grounded in spirituality and discipline.
According to him, the normalization of behavior contrary to divine standards is not merely a societal change, but a spiritual conflict.
“Nigeria can only flourish when families are united through the restoration of dignity, contentment, and hard work and by reshaping collective orientation through godly principles,” he said.
He added, “This gathering is more than a moment of praise and reflection, it is a declaration of faith and conviction. We believe, as Scripture teaches, that righteousness exalts a nation. But the foundation of righteousness begins at home. Nations flourish when the family units are where love, discipline, godliness, and mutual respect are nurtured.”
Reflecting on his role as a lawmaker, Rotimi reaffirmed his commitment to serving his constituents, stating: “As a public official and the Representative of over 500,000 people across 40 communities, I continue to do my best to address the many gaps in public service delivery.”
He lamented the current state of society, where traditional values are being lost to modern trends.
“Sadly, we live in a time when the family unit is under siege. The sacred institution of marriage is being eroded by false ideologies and moral relativism. Our children are exposed daily to content, songs, movies, on social media, that glamorizes vices and mocks virtue,” he said.
“What God abhors is now being normalized, even celebrated. This is not just a cultural shift; it is a spiritual battle. And the church must rise as a moral compass, guiding families back to God’s original design,” Rotimi concluded.
