Ambassador Onwukwem Salutes Chief Imam’s People-Centred Stewardship at National Mosque, Urges Unity . By Raymond Enoch
In a powerful affirmation of faith-based leadership as a cornerstone of national cohesion and Unity, Ambassador Lorenzo Onwukwem, President and CEO of Greenbirch Technology Limited, has commended the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, Professor Usman Iliyasu Tochukwu, for his people-focused and unifying leadership.
During a courtesy visit to the National Mosque, accompanied by Professor Shehu Mailafiya Bamalli, the Barden Zazzau, Ambassador Onwukwem described the Chief Imam’s leadership as a stabilising moral force at a time Nigeria urgently needs empathy, unity, and principled guidance.
He praised the Chief Imam’s consistent emphasis on peacebuilding, inclusiveness, and national harmony, noting that his approach transcends religious, ethnic, and social divides.
Ambassador Onwukwem, a noted entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate of interfaith harmony, highlighted the Chief Imam’s humility, accessibility, and deep concern for human welfare as defining traits of authentic leadership.
According to him, such values are critical to strengthening trust, promoting tolerance, and advancing sustainable peace across the country.
Adding his voice, Professor Shehu Mailafiya Bamalli underscored the strategic role of religious leaders in shaping national conscience.
He applauded the Chief Imam for fostering dialogue and mutual respect among people of different faiths, stressing that interfaith understanding remains essential to Nigeria’s stability and collective progress.
In his response, Professor Usman Iliyasu Tochukwu expressed appreciation for the visit and the commendations, reaffirming his commitment to serving humanity and leveraging his office to promote peace, justice, compassion, and stronger interfaith relations nationwide.
The visit signals a growing alignment between civic leadership, faith institutions, and private sector actors dedicated to bridge-building and social cohesion. It reinforces the message that inclusive, values-driven leadership remains indispensable to nurturing a united, peaceful, and resilient Nigeria.
