The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned the National Assembly Christian Chapel, reports thegazellenews.com
During the ceremony which was also attended by former Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara; among other dignitaries, the First Lady pointed out that the Chapel stands as a testament that while the Assembly legislate for the people, it ultimately remains accountable to God.
“As we dedicate this Chapel today, may it inspire humility in leadership, courage in decision-making and compassion in service. And may Nigeria continue to flourish as we collectively seek the face of God in worship and prayers in this Chapel in Jesus Name.
“I believe the National Assembly is ready to pray Nigeria into greatness,” the First Lady said.
In his remarks, former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon urged the legislators that all they would be doing should be in the best interest of the country.
He explained that the law of God is premised on love for neighbours and the love for God and that this should be the spirit of the National Assembly.
“Love must be used to ensure the unity and continuity of this nation.
“God loves us all and we must love one another,” Gowon said.
The former Speaker of the House of Representative who was also the initiator of the Chapel during the 8th Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara opined that God has placed National development, healing and progress on repentance explaining that the chapel should be seen as a place for true repentance.
“Let it be a centre for unity and it should all be about Jesus. The only thing that can keep us here is unity,” he said.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being supported due to the quality of his leadership and his reformist agenda urging Nigerians to see beyond religion and see the quality of men.
He prayed that God will use the President and other men in government as instruments of peace in the nation.
“While men legislate for a season, God legislates for eternity, Lawmaking must be guided in conscience, anchored in righteousness and established through prayers.
“When a nation honours and trusts God, God establishes their future. The strength of a nation lies not only in institutions but in their recognition of God,” Akpabio said.
Prayers were offered for the nation, the President, those in leadership positions and the National Assembly. The commissioning of the National Assembly Christian Chapel was witnessed by members of the National Assembly, serving, past, Christians and non-Christians.
