President Tinubu Committed to Inclusive Governance - S.A Bwala
Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Communication, Daniel Bwala has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commitment to inclusive governance, national development, and security across Nigeria.
Bwala gave the assurance during a meeting on with a delegation from the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House, Abuja.
Led by CBCN Secretary General, Bishop Chivir Chianson, the delegation presented a set of concerns, with a major emphasis on the security situations in Benue and Plateau states.
The Bishops 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. The Synod will focus on themes of leadership, faith, and nation-building.
Bwala welcomed the delegation, acknowledging the bishops’ concerns and reiterating the administration’s openness to feedback.
“,” he said, assuring the religious leaders that Tinubu remains focused on equitable and unbiased governance.
Responding to concerns about political appointments, Bwala stressed that the President does not view appointments through religious or ethnic lenses. “,” he noted.
Addressing the security situation, Bwala stressed the President’s resolve to confront all forms of criminality—banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, and domestic violence—without prejudice. “ he said.
He also outlined the federal government’s ongoing collaboration with state governors, specifically in Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara, to address root causes of insecurity.
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On economic policy, Bwala defended the removal of fuel subsidies, describing it as a move that has allowed for increased allocations to states for salaries and infrastructure. He cited initiatives like the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and increased NYSC stipends as signs of progress.
The presidential aide accepted an invitation to speak at the forthcoming Synod and pledged to deliver the bishops’ letter to the President.
Earlier, Bishop Chianson conveyed the CBCN’s support for President Tinubu, commending his inclusive appointments and bold policy decisions.
“When is the right time to remove a cancer?” he asked rhetorically, backing the President’s economic reform agenda.
The delegation submitted a formal request for a courtesy visit to the President and extended an invitation to him to deliver a keynote address at the 2025 Synod on Politics and Christianity in Contemporary Times: A Correlation Analysis.
Lateefah Ibrahim
