President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Preaches Harmony and Rejects Hate

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressing a solemn congregation at the funeral service of the mother of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, declared that hate must never be an option for Nigerians striving to live together in unity. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu explained that a multi-religious country like Nigeria can only survive and prosper when its citizens embrace tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding. He stressed that intolerance and suspicion among people of different faiths do not only weaken individual relationships but also erode national stability.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reminded the gathering that religion, at its best, is meant to inspire moral living, compassion, and peace, not division and conflict. He lamented that intolerance, when allowed to fester, often results in unnecessary hostility and distrust. According to him, Nigerians must understand that despite their differences in faith, they remain bound by a common destiny. His words were received with solemn nods of agreement as he painted a vision of a Nigeria built on respect and harmony.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu further urged Nigerians to see one another as brothers and sisters rather than adversaries divided by religion or political leaning. He explained that hate diminishes the human spirit, whereas love and respect uplift communities and nations alike. “We cannot grow by hating each other,” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said, “we can only grow by loving each other and working together to build a stronger country.”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shares Example of Interfaith Marriage

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu drew from his personal life as an example of tolerance, revealing that his household has for decades embodied peaceful coexistence between people of different faiths. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu explained that he was born into Islam and inherited the religion from his parents, which he has faithfully practiced all his life. However, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a Christian and an ordained pastor who prays for him daily. He stressed that this difference in religious belief has never brought conflict into their marriage because it is founded on trust, love, and respect.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized that he has never pressured his wife to convert to Islam, nor has she tried to compel him to embrace Christianity. Instead, both partners respect each other’s convictions, showing that interfaith unions can thrive when built on genuine affection and mutual respect. According to him, their marriage is a testimony that tolerance is possible, sustainable, and enriching.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged Nigerians to adopt this spirit of tolerance within their own homes and communities. He explained that if Nigerians could learn to respect differences the way his family does, then many of the religious and cultural conflicts plaguing the nation would diminish. His words drew warm applause from the congregation, who viewed his testimony as both candid and inspirational.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Consoles Yilwatda and Calls for Unity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to Professor Nentawe Yilwatda and his family over the passing of their mother, describing her as a woman of remarkable faith, discipline, and resilience. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised her for raising a son who has risen to a position of national leadership, arguing that her influence extended beyond her immediate family into the fabric of Nigerian society. He described her legacy as one that will continue to inspire future generations of Nigerian women and mothers.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured the Yilwatda family that they were not alone in their grief, promising that the government and the APC stood in solidarity with them. He noted that the prayers and support of friends, colleagues, and the wider political community would help strengthen them in this difficult period. By linking his condolences to the broader theme of unity, he reinforced the message that Nigeria itself must stand together as one family in times of trial.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concluded by urging the congregation to carry forward the values of service, prayer, and resilience that defined the late matriarch’s life. He warned against allowing religious or political divides to overshadow the essence of existence, which is to love, serve, and leave a legacy of peace. His words left a lasting impression, with many in attendance describing his message as timely and necessary for a nation facing deep social and political challenges.