President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, at his Lagos residence.
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, disclosed the visit as he shared a pictorial moment via his official X account.
Recall that Bakare battled the Presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Tinubu in 2023 where he polled zero delegate vote.
Speaking in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) after meeting with Tinubu, Bakare said his personal vision is to see a functional and prosperous Nigeria.
“My life, personal vision, is to see a nation that works in my lifetime. And those things I’ve discussed with Mr President,” he said.
“They’re not hidden things, but I’ve learnt that when you discuss with the person in charge, you leave it with him to do whatsoever he wills with what you’ve suggested.
“So, I’ve had a private conversation with Mr President, and I’m glad that he received me well. And I trust that God will help our nation.”
When asked about the specific of his discussion with the president, Bakare said the details would remain confidential.
“God guiding him and giving him wisdom will help this nation not to slide or go down the drain, but to bounce back so that he can leave a mark that cannot be erased,” he said.
“I’d like to see a peaceful nation. I’d like to see Nigerians being their brothers’ keeper,” Bakare said when asked of his expectations in the next two years.
Speaking further he added: “I’d like to see a good collaboration between the best of the north and the best of the south to steer Nigeria in the right direction.
“I’d like to see predictable progress in our nation. We have danced around some subjects for too long a time. It’s time to take concrete action to ensure that the masses of our country do not live in abject poverty.”
