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Orji-Uzor Wants Church-Government Partnership, Reveals Tinubu’s Health Condition

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji-Uzor Kalu, has called for the joint corporation of the church and the incoming government…

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Orji-Uzor Kalu

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji-Uzor Kalu, has called for the joint corporation of the church and the incoming government to foster peace and reconciliation in the country and among Nigerians.

VerseNews Nigeria reports that Kalu made the call in Abuja on Friday at a mass to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary.

He noted that there is need for Nigerians to tolerate each other irrespective of tribes or faith.

“I am going full out to reconcile the church and the government, and this is major, the government can not do it alone, the Church needs the government and the government needs the Church.

“So it is a partnership that can work and work very well, so I am going to be in front, driving it to make sure there is a true reconciliation between Nigerians, the church and the government.

“I tolerate all races in Nigeria and I want Nigerians to tolerate everyone and not discriminate,” Kalu said.

The Senator also urged his fellow politicians to work for the unity of the country after an imperfect 2023 general election which has triggered hatred among Nigerians.

 He continued; “We need to tackle the challenges in the economy as soon as possible.

“No election is perfect, there is need for the reconciliation of our faith, and our people; there is so much hatred in the land everywhere you go amongst Nigerians.

“People should continue to make peace, let Nigeria not be like Sudan, I call on my fellow politicians to continue to work for the unity of our country.”

Speaking on the health of president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, he said; “Our President-elect is not sick, it is not true, he is in good health and is safe.

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The birthday ceremony was honored by the Archbishop of AbujaIgnatius Kaigama, who also prayed for peace and reconciliation of the country.

He advised Kalu to embrace peace in his entire endeavor and also remember that in his 63rd birthday, God has helped him overcome many challenges that should have marred him.

The clergy said the lawmaker had enormous responsibility, having been very impactful in the Senate.

“So we hope that he will drive the process of making Nigeria a better place; we are eager, we are thirsty, we are hungry for a better Nigeria and I think he is one person that can do that through his enormous contributions in the Senate.

“So whatever roles he plays in the Senate, let him play it well and maximally, so that we can have that desired change for a better Nigeria.

Present at the event are, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, Chris Ngige of Labour Ministry and that of the Ministry of Niger- Delta Affairs, Umana-Umana.

Others were lawmakers from both chambers of the National Assembly, captains of industries, top government functionaries and diplomats.

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