From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Presidency has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to inclusive governance, national development, and security across Nigeria.
Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Communication, Daniel Bwala, gave the assurance during a meeting on Friday with a delegation from the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House, Abuja.
While acknowledging the bishops’ concerns and reiterating the administration’s openness to feedback, the presidential aide assured that Tinubu remains focused on equitable and unbiased governance.
“This government is committed to the security and welfare of all Nigerians, as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.
Responding to concerns about political appointments, Bwala reiterated that the President does not view appointments through religious or ethnic lenses. “He is guided by fairness and a commitment to inspire hope among all Nigerians,” he noted.
On the security situation, he stressed that Tinubu has resolve to confront all forms of criminality—banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, and domestic violence—without prejudice.
Bwala further underscored the federal government’s continuous cooperation with state governors, particularly in violence-affected regions such as Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara, aimed at addressing the underlying causes of insecurity.
Earlier, led by CBCN Secretary General, Bishop Chivir Chianson, the delegation presented a comprehensive concerns, with a major emphasis on the escalating security crisis in Benue and Plateau states.
They also used the occasion to formally announce the 2025 Synod of the Conference, which is expected to attract over 600 bishops from Nigeria and 36 other countries.
Chianson expressed the CBCN’s strong support for President Tinubu, praising his inclusive appointments and bold policy initiatives. He singled out the removal of the fuel subsidy as a particularly courageous and necessary decision. Chianson also recounted distressing reports of violence in Benue and Plateau states, condemning the ongoing killings, displacement of communities, and destruction of churches.
Despite these grim circumstances, the bishop reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to supporting the government’s peace initiatives, pledging continued prayers and active backing.