Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon, and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are scheduled to attend the commissioning and dedication of a 750-capacity Christian chapel at the National Assembly on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The event, organised by the Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly, is expected to attract prominent Nigerians, senior clerics, and policymakers from across the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, Fellowship President Senator Binus Yaroe and Secretary Bamidele Salam said the chapel’s dedication marks a new phase in efforts to strengthen spiritual fellowship among Christian lawmakers and staff members. They noted that the commissioning ceremony will bring together Christian leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries for a moment of thanksgiving and spiritual reflection.
Among the expected guests are the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh; President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke; and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, alongside several clerics and Christian leaders from across the country.
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The non-denominational chapel project was initiated in May 2019 during the leadership of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, following appeals by Christian legislators and staff for a dedicated space for prayer and fellowship within the legislative complex. While a mosque has long existed on the premises, Christian members previously relied on temporary venues for services and meetings.
The chapel is designed to serve members of both chambers, legislative aides, and staff, and will function as a centre for regular worship, counselling, and intercessory sessions. The Fellowship said the facility aims to foster unity, moral reflection, and faith-based support within the legislative community.
The commissioning is expected to draw wide participation from both the legislative community and the broader Christian public, marking a significant addition to faith infrastructure within the National Assembly.