Monday, November 24, 2025 - The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said Nigeria will not disintegrate but remain one and indivisible entity to overcome its challenges.
Mrs. Tinubu spoke yesterday at the thanksgiving service for
the investiture and presentation of Most Rev. Sunday Onuoha as Archbishop on
Special Duties.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the
event held at Methodist Unity Cathedral, Abuja, the First Lady was represented
by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
(NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite.
Mrs. Tinubu, who noted that the nation’s hope lies in the
hands of God, urged fellow Nigerians to continue praying for the country, the
Church, and God’s guidance.
The First Lady stressed that while Nigeria welcomes help
from other countries, it would never be intimidated or become a disgraceful
nation.
“Nigeria will not disintegrate. Nigeria will remain one
indivisible entity. God will be with Nigeria.
“We shall celebrate the coming Christmas in peace and in
joy, and it shall be well with Nigeria.
“I wish the Archbishop well in his new role,” she said.
Also, House of Representatives Deputy Spealer Benjamin Kalu
said Nigeria needed foreign partnership to tackle its security challenges.
The lawmaker expressed support for foreign partnerships in
addressing insecurity in the country
According to him, the government can work with international
allies to tackle security challenges without compromising the nation’s
sovereignty.
“The President is a democrat and is open to partnerships
that will benefit the country,” he said.
Kalu also emphasized the importance of stakeholders’
engagement in addressing the country’s challenges.
The Deputy Speaker noted that the Church plays a vital role
in promoting peace, unity, and progress.
He highlighted the need for collaboration between the
government and faith-based organizations in building a more secured nation.
“We cannot build a nation without having stakeholders on the
table.
“The Church must bring messages of hope, peace, and unity to
inspire progress and nation-building,” Kalu said.
The Deputy Speaker praised Archbishop Onuoha for his
commitment to peacebuilding and ability to bridge the gap between the state and
faith communities.
“The man who was decorated as Archbishop today has shown
that being in the church does not mean turning your back to the states. He has
been the man anchoring such conversation,”
Addressing reporters after the thanksgiving, Archbishop
Onuoha said Nigeria needs assistance from all quarters to overcome its
challenges, particularly insecurity.
The cleric said the country’s situation is dire, adding that
it requires collective efforts to address the issues.
Onuoha added that Nigerians should not live in denial about
the country’s challenges, particularly insecurity.
“We need help. If somebody thinks we don’t need help, that
person is in denial.
“Seeking help in security matters is no different from
seeking financial assistance or other forms of support,” he said.
The Archbishop called for an end to the blame game and
demonisation of others.
The cleric stressed that the loss of a human life is a
tragedy that transcends religious and ethnic divides.
He promised to work with the Church and other stakeholders
to promote peace and unity across Nigeria.
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