The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says Nigeria will remain one indivisible entity and will overcome its challenges.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, held at the Methodist Unity Cathedral, Abuja, had the First Lady represented by Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC).
She emphasised that while Nigeria welcomes help from other countries, it will 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.
Speaking in the same vein, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, said Nigeria needed foreign partnership to tackle its security challenges.
He expressed support for foreign partnerships in addressing insecurity in the country.
He noted that the Church plays a vital role in promoting peace, unity, and progress.
The lawmaker also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the government and faith-based organisations in nation-building.
“We cannot build a nation without having stakeholders at the table.
Kalu praised Archbishop Onuoha for his commitment to peacebuilding and his ability to bridge the gap between the state and faith communities.
“The man that was decorated as Archbishop today has shown that being in the Church does not mean turning your back on the state. He has been the man anchoring such conversations.”
According to Onuoha, the country’s situation is dire and requires collective efforts to address the issues.
Onuoha added that Nigerians should not live in denial about the country’s challenges, particularly insecurity.
“Seeking help in security matters is no different from seeking financial assistance or other forms of support,” he said.
Onuoha pledged to work with the Church and other stakeholders to promote peace and unity in Nigeria. (NAN)