Christian leaders have been asked by President Bola Tinubu to help his administration combat corruption by persuading Nigerians to adopt a more positive outlook on money concerns.
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President Tinubu stressed the importance of religious leaders in fostering harmony and peace during a visit by a group from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Tuesday.
There is just one nation we have: Nigeria. “You damage the country and nobody will help repair it if you do not preach understanding, tolerance, perseverance, and hope,” Tinubu said to the CAN officials.
“Admonish Nigerians to have a change of mindset and not make money our god or master,” he said, referring to CAN.
Prominently citing the need to “ensure the country is set right for the prosperity of all,” President Tinubu pledged to keep fighting corruption and other vices.
He encouraged the CAN delegation to keep up their prayers and support, assuring them that his administration will treat every Nigerian fairly.
“I am here today because of God Almighty’s will and your prayers. I’ve set a daily goal for myself to treat every Nigerian fairly. I’ve received a lot of criticism, some of which have addressed the reasoning behind my cabinet’s size. The President clarified, “We have to give individuals a weight they can carry if you want efficient, mobile, and resourceful people.
In response, the president of CAN asked Tinubu to keep up his good governance efforts by guaranteeing security, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence.
“You have shown us a hand of fellowship, and we promise to partner with you in nation-building, as the task is quite daunting,” Okoh said to Tinubu. “We embrace you and your family with the love of Christ.”
His faith in the president’s ability to “give leadership in battling our challenges and in turning around the fortunes of our nation, Nigeria, within a short time” was voiced.
“You will not stumble, and you will not fall,” the CAN head said, describing Tinubu as a “listening leader” and promising that the Christian organisation will continue to be nonpartisan while working with the government at all levels.
According to Okoh, “CAN has stayed nonpartisan and has kept an active presence at all levels, from the national to the grassroots. Our group is always a willing and ready partner in nation-building.
