First Lady Tells N’Assembly to Legislate for the People, But Must Be Accountable to God

*Inaugurates assembly’s Christian chapel

*Gowon charges lawmakers to put nation first in whatever they do

*Akpabio justifies legislature’s support for Tinubu

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged members of the National Assembly to remember that as they legislate for the people, the ultimate accountability was to God.

Speaking while inaugurating the National Assembly Christian chapel in Abuja, yesterday, she pointed out that the Chapel stood as a testament that while the Assembly legislated for the people, it ultimately remained accountable to God.

She said: “As we dedicate this Chapel today, may it inspire humility in leadership, courage in decision-making and compassion in service. 

“And may Nigeria continue to flourish as we collectively seek the face of God in worship and prayers in this Chapel in Jesus Name. I believe the National Assembly is ready to pray Nigeria into greatness.” 

In his remarks, a former Head of State, General

Yakubu Gowon, urged the legislators that all they would be doing should be in the best interest of the country.

He explained that the law of God was premised on love for neighbours and the love for God and that this should be the spirit of the National Assembly.

“Love must be used to ensure the unity and continuity of this nation. God loves us all and we must love one another,” he said.

On his part, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, who was also the initiator of the Chapel during the 8th Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, said God has placed National development, healing and progress on repentance, explaining that the chapel should be seen as a place for true repentance.

“Let it be a centre for unity and it should all be about Jesus. The only thing that can keep us here is unity,” he said.

Also, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio explained that President Bola Tinubu was being supported due to the quality of his leadership and his reformist agenda, urging Nigerians to see beyond religion and see the quality of men.

He prayed that God would use the president and other men in government as instruments of peace in the nation.

“While men legislate for a season, God legislates for eternity, lawmaking must be guided in conscience, anchored in righteousness and established through prayers.

“When a nation honours and trusts God, God establishes their future. The strength of a nation lies not only in institutions but in their recognition of God,” he said. 

Prayers were offered for the nation, the president, those in leadership positions and the National Assembly.