President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance, noting the need for unity and peaceful co-existence among citizens of the country.

Using a personal example, Naijaonpoint reports that President Tinubu drew an inference from his family, noting that despite inheriting and practising Islam, he is married to a pastor and they live together happily.

The President, who spoke in Jos at the burial programme of the late Nana Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, appealed to the residents of Plateau State and Nigerians as a whole to shun religious and ethnic differences.

“I inherited Islam from my family; I didn’t change, but my wife is a pastor, and she prays for me at all times.

“I have never convinced or converted her; I believe in the freedom of religion.

“We are praying and answerable to the same Almighty God. We will account to Him for our deeds and character.

“So, our love for others is what matters; we must learn to live together as one people,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, Yilwatda described his late mother as a dedicated, committed and loving wife who dedicated her life to the service of humanity.

“She was a strong, loyal and determined woman; she led an exemplary lifestyle full of sacrifice and humility.

“My parents, particularly my mother, lived for others; whatever I give her, she shares it with our neighbours.

“That is the woman that we are celebrating today,” he said.