The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has dismissed claims that the Aso Villa Chapel has been closed.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in a statement issued by her Special Adviser, Media, Busola Kukoyi, said although a new Chaplain has not been appointed for the Chapel after the exit of the last Chaplain, weekly fellowships are being observed at the chapel including mid-week fellowship on Tuesdays.
The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a story on social media about the purported closure of the AsoRock Chapel by the first lady; we wish to state categorically that this is a fabrication and a false representation of the true situation.
“The first lady at no time gave such a directive that the chapel be shut nor asked for the keys to be handed over to her.
“Presently, there are weekly fellowships going on at the chapel including mid-week fellowship on Tuesdays, however, Mr President is yet to appoint a Chaplain for the chapel after the exit of the last Chaplain, as he only reserves the right to appoint a chaplain.’’
