OBASANJO, JONATHAN TO DEDICATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN CHAPEL IN ABUJA

Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are scheduled to inaugurate the National Assembly Christian Chapel in Abuja on March 1.

The announcement was made in a statement co-signed by the President of the Christian Legislators Fellowship, Senator Binus Yaroe (PDP-Adamawa), and the Secretary, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun), on Wednesday.

The statement confirmed that former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will also attend the dedication of the 750-seat chapel.

Other notable dignitaries expected at the event 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 marks a new chapter in fostering spiritual fellowship among Christian legislators and staff. The ceremony will bring together prominent Christian leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries for a moment of thanksgiving and spiritual reflection,” the statement said.

The non-denominational chapel project was initiated in May 2019 under the leadership of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara. It was conceived as a dedicated space for worship, fellowship, and prayer for Christian lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly.

The chapel is expected to serve as a spiritual hub, promoting unity, moral reflection, and faith-based support within the legislative community.