Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, has explained the purpose of his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.

Bakare said his discussion with the President centred on national development and Nigeria’s future. The courtesy visit took place on Wednesday and was confirmed by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, who shared a photo of the President with the cleric on his X handle.

Earlier in April, Bakare had called on President Tinubu to implement immediate and strategic measures to address Nigeria’s growing crises.

After the meeting, Bakare expressed hope for a peaceful and united Nigeria and stressed the importance of collaboration across regions to advance the country.

“Well, my visit to President Tinubu is about how the country will go well. My life, personal vision is to see a nation that works in my lifetime, and those things I’ve discussed with Mr. President. They are 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 whatever you’ve suggested,” he said.

“I’ve had a private conversation with Mr. President, and I’m glad that he received me well. I trust that God will help our Nation.

“What transpired in my discussion with him, stays with him and with me. God guiding him and giving him wisdom will help this nation not to go down the drain, but to bounce back so that he can live a mark that cannot be erased.

“I’d like to see a peaceful Nation, I’d like to see Nigerians be their brother’s keeper. I’d like to see good collaboration between the best of North and the best of the South, to steer Nigeria in the best direction.

“I’d like to see predictable progress in our nation. We’ve danced around some subjects for too long a time, it is time to take concrete action.”