Tinubu’s son extols Catholic bishops on nation building

The son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, on Thursday, commended the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria for its role in working for the unity of the country.

Tinubu, who gave the commendation during the Episcopal installation of Bishop Simeon Nwobi as the substantive Bishop of Ahiara Diocese in Owerri, urged the Conference to always help through its congregations to continue to preach the unity of Nigeria.

The Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Belusochukwu Enwere, speaking at the event expressed sadness over the recent abduction of a Catholic priest as he enjoined the church to continue to help in the fight against insecurity in the country.

He said, “Let me use this opportunity to commiserate with the CBCN for the unfortunate abduction of a priest recently. Let us all join hands together to fight this insecurity muster to realize the Nigeria of our dreams”.

“Apart from this, I want to, as well, thank the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria for always working and helping to bring together all the Catholic faithful for the unity and oneness of Nigeria. Thank you my Lord’s most spiritual and temporal, as you work towards the unity of Catholics, strive to preach to your congregation that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable.”

Expressing his feelings on the installation of the new Bishop of Ahiara, Tinubu described him as an asset to the Catholic Church and Nigeria at large.

He said, “On this most joyous day of your installation as Bishop of Ahiara, I rejoice with you and send you my kindest regards for a continued vibrant and compassionate ministry.

“May the God Almighty give you all the strength and joy you need for this very important ministry in the Church. I am convinced that you will bring unique competence and experience to the House of God owing to your track records and position and many years of strategic leadership.”

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