By Chigozie Igbo Jr
The Supreme Knight of the Order of the Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria (KSM), Sir Steve Zakari Adehi, SAN, CKSM, KCSS, has called for moral renewal and institutional strengthening in Nigeria, warning that the country faces deepening ethical and social challenges.
Sir Adehi made the call on Thursday, January 29, 2026, during his maiden media briefing held at the KSM National Headquarters in Onitsha, following his election as the Supreme Knight of the Catholic Order.
Addressing journalists, the senior advocate said Nigeria is experiencing not only economic and political pressures but a growing moral fatigue that has weakened public confidence and lowered societal expectations.
According to him, the nation’s present condition is the result of years of tolerated injustice, neglect, and the gradual withdrawal of institutions meant to protect citizens from hardship.
He explained that while the Knights of Saint Mulumba have traditionally carried out their activities quietly, the current national realities make public engagement necessary.
“In a climate dominated by misinformation and uncertainty, silence can be misinterpreted as irrelevance,” he said.
Sir Adehi clarified that the KSM is neither a political organisation nor a pressure group, but a Catholic Order whose members operate across critical sectors of national life, including the judiciary, civil service, education, healthcare and business.
He outlined the Order’s interventions nationwide, noting that KSM councils have supported schools under financial strain, funded medical outreaches in underserved communities, and provided welfare and legal assistance in correctional facilities
The Supreme Knight expressed concern over prolonged pre-trial detention in Nigerian prisons, describing it as a major justice challenge. He said the order has continued to offer legal support, welfare assistance, and reintegration services to inmates and ex-convicts.
He also highlighted the order’s involvement in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, where members provide food, clothing, educational materials, and psychosocial support to displaced families.
Sir Adehi further announced a five-point commitment by the Order, which includes strengthening moral formation among its members in public service, expanding presence in underserved communities, improving access to justice for indigent Nigerians, linking humanitarian relief to long-term stability, and mentoring young people through values-based guidance.
He said the initiatives are aimed at restoring public trust, strengthening conscience in public life, and rebuilding societal responsibility.
The Supreme Knight urged the media to hold the order accountable and engage constructively with its activities, stressing that national recovery requires collaboration between government, civil society, and faith-based institutions.
He reaffirmed the order’s commitment to sustained service, accountability, and moral leadership in Nigeria.