Tinubu tasks religious bodies on nation building

Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has commended religious bodies in the country for their roles in promoting peace and tolerance in the country.

He equally sought their collaboration with the government in nation-building while reiterating the commitment of his Renewed Hope Agenda for accelerated national development.

President Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, spoke at the Opening Workshop of the African Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation held in Abuja.

Director, Information, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the President acknowledged the immense role the Lutheran Church of Christ plays in promoting peace and unity through preaching the message of peace and tolerance.

In his words: “I want to specially acknowledge the immense contributions of the Lutheran Church of Christ to the development of our dear country, particularly in the areas of praying and preaching the message of peace and tolerance amongst the populace, which has resulted in the enduring peace and tranquillity experienced in the country, despite daunting challenges.”

Speaking earlier, Lutheran World Fellowship (LWF) Vice-President for Africa, Rev. Dr. Yonas Dibisa thanked the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) for its hospitality and willingness to host the 5-day event. He urged participants to use the opportunity to share their experiences and challenges and proffer workable solutions that will help in deepening unity in our diversity.

In his goodwill message, the President of the Christian Association of Nigerians (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, enjoined the church to serve as agents of transformation in all their endeavours so as to bring the needed change in our society. He also urged the church not to use words that are capable of bringing division but only words that bring unity in diversity.

In his welcome remarks, the Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), Rev. Dr. Musa Panti Filibus said that the gathering embodies the church’s ongoing journey together and also reflects its aspiration for unity in diversity.

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