President Bola TInubu on Saturday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fairness among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities, pledging to unite the country under a shared vision of peace and prosperity.
Speaking at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, President Tinubu told Christian leaders from Northern Nigeria that his government is dedicated to ensuring justice and inclusivity for all citizens regardless of faith.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President said: “I have a mission to unite this country, ensure its prosperity, and we are making progress.” 
He urged clerics to have faith in his leadership, adding that religious harmony remains essential to national stability.
“As leaders, we have the responsibility to manage religious issues for the benefit of all,” he added.
President Tinubu also assured the gathering that his administration is determined to end insecurity and criminality.
‘We are defeating bandits, and we will defeat them. We will deal with them and combat the farmers-herders clashes,” he declared, noting that ongoing economic reforms are being executed to benefit every Nigerian.
The President was in Jos to attend the funeral prayers for Nana Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who died at the age of 83.
Paying tribute to the late matriarch, Tinubu described her as “a devoted mother and humanitarian.”
In our family, we have a strong Muslim background, and I married a Christian, a pastor for that matter, and I have never forced her to change her religion,” the President said, stressing his belief in mutual respect and coexistence.
He recalled his political journey through Jos during the Social Democratic Party (SDP) era and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return as President to honour the late Mrs. Yilwatda.
In his remarks, Prof. Yilwatda described his late mother as a resilient woman who lived on medication for 47 years yet worked tirelessly for her family and community.
Reverend Dr Amos Mohzo, President and Spiritual Leader of COCIN, lauded President Tinubu for appointing Northern Christians to key national positions, including Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume and Prof. Yilwatda.
