Powerful Reunion: Tinubu To Join Former Nigerian Leaders At NASS Chapel Dedication

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

The ceremony, organised by the Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly, is set to attract prominent Nigerians, senior clergy, and policymakers 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 chapel as a landmark project aimed at strengthening spiritual fellowship among Christian lawmakers and staff.

According to the statement, the event will “bring together distinguished Christian leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries in a moment of thanksgiving and spiritual reflection.”

The Fellowship explained that the chapel is intended to serve as “a spiritual centre that promotes unity, moral reflection, and faith-based support within the legislative community.”

Expected attendees include 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 draw participation from members of both chambers of the National Assembly, legislative aides, and the wider Christian community.

The non-denominational chapel project began in May 2019 during the tenure of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, following longstanding requests by Christian lawmakers and staff for a permanent place of worship within the legislative complex.

While a mosque has long existed within the National Assembly to serve Muslim members and staff, Christian legislators had relied on temporary venues for services and fellowship meetings. Supporters of the project argued that a dedicated chapel would ensure fairness, encourage religious inclusion, and provide an organised setting for spiritual activities without interfering with legislative duties.

The Fellowship noted that the 750-capacity facility is designed to accommodate members of both chambers, aides, and staff, and will be used for regular worship services, counselling, and intercessory gatherings.