Key Points:
- Tinubu calls for calm faith talk at a Jos funeral. He says faith should heal hearts, not cause rifts.
- The President notes his home blends Islam and a pastor. He says love beats hate in homes and in towns.
- He prays for Lydia Yilwatda, aged eighty-three, with warm words. He praises her life of care, work, and faith.
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to live with calm, kind faith. He spoke on Saturday, October 4, at a funeral in Jos.
He said faith must join homes and groups, not split them. He added that love wins more hearts than harsh words.
The President used his home as a clear case. He said he is a Muslim while his wife, Oluremi, is a pastor. That line drew nods across the hall. His past view on Christian persecution claims also set fresh talk last week.
Tinubu cites interfaith home as simple guide
Tinubu shared short lines on how his family walks in peace. “I got Islam from my home. I did not switch,” he said. “My wife is a pastor. She prays for me.”He added, “We clash not at home. I never try to press her to change.” He said, “I hold the right to free faith. She holds hers.”“We pray to one God,” he stressed in clear terms. “We all will face Him for our deeds and our love.” He said our acts show our hearts more than our rites.
He warned that hate breeds harm in homes and streets. “Hate is not an option for us,” he told mourners. “We must preach love each day,” he added with care. The room stayed still as he spoke near the casket.
Farewell to Lydia Yilwatda, a life of faith
The service honoured Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who died in August. She was the mother of Nentawe Yilwatda, the APC national chair.
Mourners filled the hall with soft hymns and kind words.
The President led a short prayer for her gentle rest.He called her a woman of strong faith and service. He said her deeds still speak to homes across the land.
Oluremi Tinubu’s role also drew kind notes from guests. The First Lady turned sixty-five last month amid warm posts. Readers still recall Oluremi Tinubu at 65 on our site. That post praised her quiet work and calm grace.
Meanwhile, security aides kept the grounds safe and tight. Family friends gave thanks to guests who stood with them. In addition, church leaders urged calm talks between faith groups. The day closed with soft songs and final prayers
