First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has debunked claims that she is organising a national day for prayer.
In a statement on Saturday by her media aide Busola Kukoyi, the first lady said that although she is a strong advocate of prayer she believes praying for the country is every citizen’s responsibility.
“This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON is not organizing a National Prayer,” the statement said.
“The news making rounds in some conventional and social media platforms are unfounded and misleading. Consequently, anyone who might have come across the purported news of the joint National Prayer for Nigeria should disregard it as false.
“Whilst the First Lady, a Christian and strong advocate of prayer and praying for Nigeria believes that prayer is an act that must be done willingly, conscientiously and correctly, she also believes that praying for Nigeria is the responsibility of every Nigerian, irrespective of religious belief, political affiliation, tribe or tongue.”
The first lady advised members of the public to verify the authenticity of any news or event involving her or her office through official channels.
