President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to move beyond religious divisions for national progress. Speaking to Catholic bishops, he defended economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, as crucial for stability. He reaffirmed his commitment to security, religious tolerance, and economic growth, highlighting ongoing improvements in investment and agriculture.
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to rise above religious divisions for national progress. Speaking to Catholic bishops in Abuja, he defended his economic reforms and reaffirmed his commitment to religious tolerance. Tinubu highlighted improvements in security and investment, urging unity in tackling poverty and economic challenges.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity and development in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to move beyond religious divisions. During a meeting at the State House in Abuja with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Lucius Ugorji, Tinubu acknowledged the nation's economic hardships. However, he defended his administration’s policies, particularly removing fuel subsidies, as necessary steps to secure a stable future.
Addressing concerns about security and economic challenges, Tinubu assured the bishops that efforts are being made to create a safer and more prosperous country. He dismissed claims of religious bias, referencing his personal life as an example of inclusivity. "I have no religious bias; my wife is a pastor," he said. The president also pointed to improvements in investment and agriculture, expressing optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory. He thanked religious leaders for their prayers and reaffirmed his open-door policy, stressing that national progress depends on unity and collective effort.
