Matthew Hassan Kukah
Matthew Hassan Kukah is a prominent Nigerian Catholic Bishop known for his outspoken views on governance and social justice. As the Bishop of Sokoto, he has been an influential figure in addressing Nigeria's socio-political challenges. He was part of a recent delegation that met with President Bola Tinubu to discuss critical national issues, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advocating for a better Nigeria.
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Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah has urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid hasty conclusions.
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over killings
Nigeria· 2025-11-02
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah is a prominent figure included in the Presidential Electoral Reform Committee.
Ex-CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 88Nigeria· 2025-06-06
Tinubu will be accompanied by top Catholic leaders in Nigeria, including Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto.
Tinubu to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in RomeNigeria· 2025-05-15
Other members of the delegation include Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah.
Akpabio, others arrive Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeralNigeria· 2025-04-25
The delegation includes Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese.
Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeralNigeria· 2025-04-25Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah issued a heartfelt and urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu, calling on him to rescue Nigerians from what he described as 'a cross of pain, brutality, and hopelessness.'
Presidency pushes back as Bakare, Kukah criticise Tinubu’s policiesNigeria· 2025-04-21
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah was part of the delegation that met with President Tinubu.
Tinubu receives Catholic Bishops in Aso RockNigeria· 2025-03-14