Tinubu To Meet Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan At NASS Chapel Dedication

Tinubu To Meet Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan At NASS Chapel Dedication
National Assembly dedicates 750 seat Christian worship centre
Project aims to promote unity and religious inclusion

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are expected to attend the commissioning and dedication of a 750 capacity Christian chapel at the National Assembly on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

EDITOR’S PICKS

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the event is organised by the Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly and is expected to draw senior clerics, lawmakers and other prominent Nigerians from across the country.

In a statement jointly signed by the Fellowship’s President, Senator Binus Yaroe, and its Secretary, Bamidele Salam, a member of the House of Representatives, the group described the project as a milestone aimed at strengthening spiritual fellowship among Christian lawmakers and staff.

The statement noted that the ceremony would “bring together prominent Christian leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries in a moment of thanksgiving and spiritual reflection.”

According to the Fellowship, the chapel will serve as “a spiritual hub aimed at fostering unity, moral reflection, and faith-based support among members of the legislative community.”

Among those expected at the ceremony are the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh; the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke; and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, alongside clerics from various denominations.

The dedication is expected to attract wide participation from members of both chambers of the National Assembly, legislative aides and the broader Christian community.

The non denominational chapel project was initiated in May 2019 during the leadership of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, following years of appeals by Christian lawmakers and staff for a dedicated place of worship within the legislative complex.

While a mosque has long existed within the National Assembly premises to serve Muslim members and staff, Christian legislators had relied on temporary venues for worship services and fellowship meetings.

Supporters of the project argued that establishing a permanent chapel would promote religious inclusion, ensure parity and provide a structured space for spiritual activities without disrupting legislative duties.

The Fellowship stated that the 750 seat facility is designed to accommodate members of both chambers, legislative aides and staff, and will function as a centre for regular worship, counselling and intercessory sessions.