Felicia Asuquo
A renowned entrepreneur,bridge builder and advocate of interfaith harmony,Ambassador Lorenzo Onwukwem has commended the Chief Imam of National Mosque, Abuja,Chief Imam Professor Usman Iliyasu Tochukwu for his exemplary leadership, commitment to peace building, moral guidance and inclusiveness.
In a courtesy visit to the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja,Professor Usman Iliyasu Tochukwu, Onwukwem described the Chief Imam’s leadership as a stabilizing force in Nigeria.
Onwukwem who is the President/CEO of Greenbirch Technology Limited went in the company of Professor Shehu Mailafiya Bamalli, the Barden Zazzau, to commend the Chief Imam for his exemplary, people-focused leadership since assuming office
Speaking during the visit, Amb. Onwukwem emphasized that Professor Usman Iliyasu Tochukwu has distinguished himself through humility, accessibility, and a deep concern for the welfare of the people, irrespective of faith, ethnicity, or social status.
He noted that such leadership aligns with the values of interfaith harmony and religious tolerance,which is critical to Nigeria’s peace, security, and sustainable development.
Lending his voice,Professor Shehu Mailafiya Bamalli, Barden Zazzau, also commended the Chief Imam for his role in fostering dialogue, mutual respect, and understanding among adherents of different faiths, stressing that religious leaders occupy a strategic position in shaping national conscience and promoting peaceful coexistence.
Responding,the Chief Imam expressed gratitude for the visit and the kind words, reaffirming his commitment to serving humanity, strengthening interfaith relations, and using his office to promote peace, justice, and compassion across Nigeria.
Investigator news reports that the visit underscores the growing collaboration between civic leaders, faith institutions, and private sector actors committed to building bridges, nurturing tolerance, and advancing a united and peaceful Nigeria.
