Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that Nigeria as a nation is very dear to him. He recently had his say at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, in Rome, where leaders across the globe gathered for the solemn inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Tinubu revealed that he attended a Christian gathering despite being a Muslim to prove that he’ll always back unity in everything he does as a politician.
According to him, he has always been consistent with his belief in the sense of unity in diversity, and he was greatly honoured to be a part of the event that celebrated the new Pope.
“It is consistent in the true sense of unity in diversity, and I am greatly honoured. We have to continue to work on it—it’s a work in progress for the sake of our country and the continent as a whole,” he said.
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A light-hearted moment then ensued between the President and two prominent opposition figures – Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and ex-Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who narrated the moment via his X account, shared how Fayemi spotted Tinubu seated with other dignitaries and urged Peter Obi to join him in paying homage to the President.
As a conversation starter, Fayemi joked, “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”
With his usual sense of humour, President Tinubu replied, “I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the Head of the Nigerian Delegation.”
BAT’s response immediately drew laughter from Obi, who responded, “Yes, indeed. We are members of your delegation.”
After the inauguration, President Tinubu met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Rome, begging Nigerians to harness their diversity for national stability and progress.
