By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA—The federal government has restated its readiness to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and other faith-based groups, insisting that many of Nigeria’s challenges could only be resolved through sustained partnership with religious and civil society institutions.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, following the recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of CBCN.
Akume said the administration would sustain engagement with the Bishops and other stakeholders on the concerns raised during the meeting, describing such collaboration as central to advancing the national interest.
“The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will continue consultations with the leadership of the Catholic Bishops Conference, other faith-based organisations and relevant stakeholders on the issues raised during the meeting and on areas where greater collaboration can advance the national interest,” he said.
