According to a report by 9jalead on Sunday, May 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace the nation’s diversity as a foundation for unity, stability, and sustainable development....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Speaking in Rome on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the president met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) who were part of the delegation attending the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in its plurality of cultures, languages, and religions.
He urged citizens and leaders alike to harness this diversity for collective progress.
“If we use our diversity not for adversity but for prosperity, the country’s hope is stability and progress,” Tinubu said during the meeting with the bishops.
He also emphasized the importance of the occasion, describing it as a historic moment to serve as Nigeria’s president during the transition in the Vatican.
The president further appealed to leaders across all levels of government to prioritize the well-being of Nigerians.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and national unity.
Responding to the president’s remarks, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and Archbishop of Owerri, expressed appreciation for Tinubu’s support.
He acknowledged the government’s efforts in facilitating the bishops’ participation in the burial of Pope Francis and the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.
“You are always there for us,” Ugorji said. “Now that you have come to the Vatican, whenever we have our conference in Nigeria, we will also invite you. We will also invite you, and we look forward to interfacing with you just as you were able to do with the Holy Father.”
Other prominent bishops present at the meeting included Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Archbishop Alfred Martins of Lagos, and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto.
