Goodluck Jonathan Meets Archbishop Of Canterbury Justin Welby
President Goodluck Jonathan welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the State House in FCT Abuja on June 4, 2014, Wednesday, for a closed-door meeting, expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome current difficulties.
* President Jonathan, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Primate Okoh, Anglican Church of Nigeria. Photo credit – Reuben Abati.
During the post-meeting interview with the House journalists the archbishop revealed that the president assured him of taking multidimensional approach to resolve the challenges of the country.
Welby expressed his profound respect and deep love for Nigeria, described Nigerians as joyful, hopeful, vigorous and hardworking. Due to this fact, it was especially painful for him to learn about horrible events in the country.
Twin bomb blast in Jos was deeply disheartening for Welby. He knows this city well.
The archbishop condemned terrorist activities, revealed that he arrived in Abuja to condole and to pray with President Jonathan.
In conclusion he emphasized on huge potential of Nigeria and its people.
See more photos from the meeting below:
* L-R: Archbishop of Canterbury J. Welby, President Jonathan, Primate Okoh and P Omuku. Photo credit – Reuben Abati.
* Group photo with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during his visit to President Jonathan. Photo credit – Reuben Abati.
Source: Legit.ng
