President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the claim that there is religious persecution in Nigeria is a lie from the pit of hell.
Tinubu stated this on Tuesday while speaking at the launch of the book authored by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state.
The book, titled “A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance,” was launched in Owerri on Tuesday.
Tinubu said Nigerians are more united and civilized under him than what is being projected.
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“Our Muslim brothers and sisters, our Christian brothers and sisters; our fathers are helping us to build a nation. We are united. No religious persecution in Nigeria. It is a lie from the pit of hell,” he said.
Tinubu appealed to those saying ill of Nigeria to stop, saying his administration gives pride of place to an all-inclusive government.
He commended Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State for documenting the successes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in a book and executing projects that will positively impact the livelihood of his people.
While commissioning the 60-kilometre Owerri–Mbaise–Umuahia federal road, Tinubu described it as “a bridge to prosperity, connecting markets, families and dreams.”
He also inaugurated the Assumpta Flyover, the Imo Digital Learning Centre, and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, which he called symbols of “progress and opportunity.”
Uzodimma, in his speech, said the book was the product of months of deep reflection, careful research, and honest writing.
“It offers a clear account of the APC’s journey in government from 2015 to 2025: the milestones, the challenges, and the lessons. More than a record of events, it is a reference point for where we have been and a guide for where we must go.
“For me, the moment feels like the birth of something meaningful. After all the long hours and intense work, this book is now no longer mine alone; it belongs to the APC family, and indeed to the Nigerian people.
“I was partly inspired to write this book out of curiosity. I know that the All Progressives Congress entered government in 2015 with enormous expectations on its shoulders. We inherited a fragile economy, deep security challenges, and a weary citizenry. Over the next decade, we faced storms, some of them global, some of them home-grown. Yet, at every turn, Nigerians looked up to us for answers. So, my curiosity was to find out if we provided the answers after ten years,” he said.
