President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to live in peace and unity regardless of religious differences, emphasizing that faith should promote togetherness rather than division.
Speaking on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, during the funeral service of Lydia Yilwatda, mother of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, the President said God’s will is supreme and that all people, irrespective of religion, ultimately serve the same Almighty.
“Nobody determines what God has ordained. God’s ordained action and His prophecies are what matter,” Tinubu said.
The President shared a personal reflection on religious harmony within his home, noting that though he is a Muslim, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a Christian pastor — yet their differences in faith have never caused conflict.
“I inherited Islam from my family. I didn’t change. But my wife is a pastor. She prays for me. No conflict. And I never did, at any single time, try to convince her or convert her,” he stated.
Tinubu said his marriage stands as an example of the unity Nigeria can achieve when citizens prioritize shared values and mutual respect over religious differences.
“I believe in the freedom of religion. We are praying to the same God. We are answerable to the same Almighty God. We will answer to Him. Our deeds, our character, and our love for our fellow beings are what truly matter — not the method or faith of our being,” he added.
The President also paid tribute to the late Lydia Yilwatda, describing her as “a woman of faith, service, and dedication”while praying for her peaceful repose.
