President Bola Tinubu has praised religious organizations for their role in fostering peace and tolerance across Nigeria.
Speaking at the Opening Workshop of the African Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with religious leaders through the Renewed Hope Agenda for national development.
The President acknowledged the contributions of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), particularly its efforts in promoting peace and unity through prayers and messages of tolerance.
“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,” Tinubu stated.
Rev. Dr. Yonas Dibisa, Vice-President for Africa of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), also commended the LCCN for hosting the five-day event, encouraging participants to use the platform to share experiences and propose solutions to strengthen national unity.
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, urged the church to serve as agents of transformation to bring about societal change. Meanwhile, Archbishop Rev. Dr. Musa Panti Filibus of LCCN expressed the church’s aspiration for unity in diversity, emphasizing that the gathering symbolizes the church’s ongoing journey toward that goal.
