Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are set 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 eminent Nigerians, senior clerics, and policymakers from across the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, jointly signed by the Fellowship’s President, Senator Binus Yaroe, and Secretary, Bamidele Salam, a member of the House of Representatives, the group said the dedication of the chapel marks a new phase in efforts to strengthen spiritual fellowship among Christian lawmakers and staff members.
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The statement noted that the commissioning ceremony is expected to “bring together prominent Christian leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries in a moment of thanksgiving and spiritual reflection.”
Among other guests expected are the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh; the 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 various denominations nationwide.
The non-denominational chapel project was initiated in May 2019 during the leadership of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
The decision to build a Christian worship centre within the National Assembly followed years of appeals by Christian lawmakers and staff for a dedicated space for prayer and fellowship within the legislative complex.
While a mosque has long existed within the premises to serve Muslim members and workers, Christian legislators had relied on temporary venues for services, fellowship meetings, and special observances.
Advocates of the project argued that providing a permanent, non-denominational chapel would ensure parity, promote religious inclusion, and create a structured environment for spiritual activities without disrupting legislative work.
According to the Fellowship, the facility is designed to serve members of both chambers, legislative aides, and staff, and to function as a centre for regular worship, counselling, and intercessory sessions.
“The chapel will serve as a spiritual hub aimed at fostering unity, moral reflection, and faith-based support among members of the legislative community,” the statement added.
The dedication is expected to draw wide participation from the legislative community and the broader Christian public, marking a significant addition to faith infrastructure within the nation’s parliament.