The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with faith-based organisations as part of efforts to enhance national security, promote peaceful coexistence and advance sustainable national development.
According to an official statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Interior, Mary Ali, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, led by Most Reverend Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, CON, during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja on Tuesday.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated that Nigeria has made tremendous progress over the years, noting that the country has advanced significantly from where it was four decades ago. He added that the present administration remains committed to nation-building through inclusive governance, strategic reforms and strengthened internal security.
The Minister emphasised that collaboration with religious institutions is vital to promoting peace, national unity and social cohesion, stressing that the government cannot achieve sustainable national development without the active support and participation of critical stakeholders.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in areas of mutual interest, particularly national security, social cohesion, good governance and initiatives aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence.
The statement further disclosed that the leader of the delegation, Most Reverend Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, CON, commended the present administration for its responsiveness to issues affecting the Church, particularly the Catholic Church. He also praised the Ministry of Interior for its openness to dialogue and constructive engagement with religious stakeholders.
Bishop Kukah reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to partnering with the Federal Government to promote national security, support sound public policies and advance initiatives that foster peace, justice, unity and national development.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Tunji-Ojo reiterated the Federal Government’s readiness to sustain meaningful engagement with faith-based organisations and other critical stakeholders in advancing the nation’s development agenda.
