Tinubu Reiterates Pact With Religious Bodies For Devt

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the commitment of his government to collaborate with religious bodies in the country for national development.

While commending the religious bodies for their roles in promoting peace and tolerance, the President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made the statement at the Opening Workshop of African Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation held in Abuja.

According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information in OSGF, the President acknowledged the immense role the Lutheran Church of Christ played in promoting peace and unity through preaching the message of peace and tolerance.

He said: “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 tranquility 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 Christian Association of Nigerian (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 the society.