The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the Nigerian government’s call for patience and sacrifice from its citizens amidst ongoing economic hardship. The bishops argue that while citizens face severe poverty and hunger, government officials continue to lead lives of affluence without any efforts to curb the high cost of governance. A communiqué issued on August 30, 2024, after the CBCN's Second Plenary Meeting held at the Auchi Diocese, Edo State, explained the growing public frustration.