LAGOS — Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of the Citadel Global Community Church (The Latter Rain Assembly), recently visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos to discuss the state of the country. The private meeting between the two leaders focused on national issues and Pastor Bakare’s desire to see Nigeria improve in his lifetime.
Speaking after the visit, Pastor Bakare said his main reason for seeing President Tinubu was to share his vision for a better Nigeria. He said he wants to see real change and progress happen in the country while he is still alive.
“Well, my visit to President Tinubu is about how the country will go well,” he said. “My life, my personal vision is to see a nation that works in my lifetime. That is what I discussed with Mr. President.”
Although Pastor Bakare refused to share the exact details of their conversation, he made it clear that the meeting was important and respectful. He praised President Tinubu for receiving him warmly and listening to his thoughts.
“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,” Bakare said. “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 leave a mark that cannot be erased.”
The meeting came a few months after Pastor Bakare publicly criticized the Tinubu administration during a sermon at his church in April. At that time, he warned the President not to act like “God” and said the country was moving in the wrong direction under his leadership. However, his recent comments show a willingness to engage with the government and offer solutions, rather than just criticism.
Speaking about his hopes for the country, Pastor Bakare said Nigeria needs peace, unity, and cooperation. He believes Nigerians must start working together, regardless of where they come from.
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“I’d like to see a peaceful nation,” he said. “I’d like to see Nigerians be their brother’s keeper. I’d like to see good collaboration between the best of the North and the best of the South to steer Nigeria in the best direction.”
He also said that Nigeria has spent too much time talking without taking action. “We’ve danced around some subjects for too long a time. It is time to take concrete action,” he stated firmly.
Pastor Bakare’s message was clear: it is time for serious steps to fix the problems Nigeria faces. He wants the government and citizens alike to stop making empty promises and start doing the real work needed to build a better country.
His meeting with President Tinubu shows that there is still room for dialogue between different leaders, even when they do not always agree. While the results of their conversation remain private, many Nigerians will be hoping that the meeting will lead to real progress.
As the country continues to face economic challenges, insecurity, and social unrest, Pastor Bakare’s call for action is a reminder that fixing Nigeria will take honesty, unity, and strong leadership from all sides.
