ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has shed light on the purpose of his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu, stating that their conversation revolved around national development and Nigeria’s future.
Speaking on Wednesday after a courtesy visit to the President in Lagos, Bakare emphasized the urgency of collaborative efforts to foster a peaceful and progressive Nigeria.
The meeting was first made public by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, who posted a photograph of Tinubu with the pastor on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
This engagement follows Bakare’s appeal in April during a Lagos church address, where he urged President Tinubu to swiftly implement strategic interventions to rescue the country from its deepening crises.
Reiterating his commitment to a better Nigeria, Bakare told journalists after the meeting:
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“Well, my visit to President Tinubu is about how the country will go well. My life, personal vision is to see a nation that works in my lifetime, and those things I’ve discussed with Mr. President.
“They are not hidden things, but I’ve learnt that when you discuss with the person-in-charge, you leave it with him to do whatsoever he wills with whatever you’ve suggested.”
He expressed satisfaction with how the President received him, saying: “I’ve had a private conversation with Mr. President, and I’m glad that he received me well. I trust that God will help our Nation.”
On the nature of their discussion, Bakare remained discreet: “What transpired in my discussion with him stays with him and with me. God guiding him and giving him wisdom will help this nation not to go down the drain, but to bounce back so that he can leave a mark that cannot be erased.”
According to Nation, he then articulated a strong desire for unity and cooperation across Nigeria’s regions: “I’d like to see a peaceful Nation, I’d like to see Nigerians be their brother’s keeper. I’d like to see good collaboration between the best of North and the best of the South, to steer Nigeria in the best direction.”
Bakare also stressed the need for decisive progress: “I’d like to see predictable progress in our nation. We’ve danced around some subjects for too long a time, it is time to take concrete action.”