News Investigators/ Former President Olusegun Obasanjo alongside former President Goodluck Jonathan will on March 1, inaugurate the National Assembly Christian Chapel in Abuja.
This is contained in a statement co-signed by the President of Christian Legislators Fellowship, Sen. Binus Yaroe (PDP-Adamawa) and the Secretary, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun) on Wednesday.
Yaroe said that former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu would attend the inauguration and dedication of the 750-capacity chapel.
He said that other dignitaries expected at the dedication include the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Archbishop Daniel Okoh; President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Oke; and Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto among others.
”The dedication of the chapel represents the beginning of a new chapter in strengthening spiritual fellowship among Christian legislators and staff.
”The event, which is expected to attract eminent Nigerians from across the country, will mark a significant milestone for the Christian community within the National Assembly.
”The ceremony will bring together prominent Christian leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries in a moment of thanksgiving and spiritual reflection,” he said.
The lawmaker recalled that the non-denominational chapel project was initiated in May 2019 during the leadership of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara.
According to him, it was conceived as a dedicated place of worship, fellowship, and prayer for Christian lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly.
He said that the chapel would serve as a spiritual hub aimed at fostering unity, moral reflection, and faith-based support among members of the legislative community.
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