ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to deepen its engagement with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and other faith-based organisations as part of efforts to address the country’s social, economic, and security challenges.
In a statement personally signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the government said the Tinubu administration believes lasting solutions can only be achieved through sustained collaboration with faith-based organisations, traditional institutions, civil society groups, the private sector, and citizens.
According to the statement, the government remains open to constructive dialogue and honest feedback, noting that recent discussions with the Catholic Bishops focused on key national issues, including security, the economy, education, public service delivery, electoral credibility, and religious freedom.
Senator Akume also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to democratic principles, stressing that the Federal Government neither seeks nor supports a one-party state and will continue to respect the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The SGF further acknowledged the Catholic Church’s longstanding contributions to national development and assured that consultations with the Catholic Bishops and other stakeholders would continue in the interest of peace, national unity, and sustainable development.
