Buhari congratulates new Primate of the Anglican Communion

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Archbishop Henry Ndukuba on his presentation as the fifth Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also appreciated the contributions and solidarity of the Church in encouraging the faithful to adhere to government and public health authorities’ efforts to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Buhari prayed for God’s grace, wisdom and guidance for the new leader as he leads Nigerian Anglicans at a time of contending myriad of challenges for the church, the nation and the world. Buhari further wished the retired Primate, Nicholas Okoh, success in his future mission.