President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has praised the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for its pivotal role in promoting the country’s unity.
Tinubu gave the commendation during the Episcopal installation of Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi as the substantive Bishop of Ahiara Diocese yesterday in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
He called on the Catholic Bishops to always help propagate the need for Nigeria’s unity to the congregation.
The chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Belusochukwu Enwere, who represented the younger Tinubu, disclosed this while reading the address.
He expressed sadness over the recent abduction of a Catholic priest and urged 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 priests recently. Let us all join hands together to fight this monster (insecurity) to realise the Nigeria of our dreams.
“Apart from this, I want to, as well, thank the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 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,” Seyi Tinubu said.
On installing 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 vital ministry in the Church. I am convinced you will bring unique competence and experience to the House of God owing to your track records, position, and many years of strategic leadership.
“You are indeed an asset and will be an asset for the Diocese, the Catholic Bishops Conference, but also to Nigeria at large”, Tinubu stated.
The event was attended by several people, including the Catholic faithful.
