Sani Dutsinma
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kebbi State Chapter, has offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, and the peace, progress and prosperity of Nigeria and Kebbi State.
The prayer session, held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, brought together Christian leaders and representatives from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
Leading the prayers, the State CAN Chairman, Bishop Ayuba Kanta Yafi, commended Governor Nasir Idris for what he described as pragmatic and inclusive leadership.
Bishop Kanta Yafi said the Christian community appreciated the administration’s commitment to religious harmony, freedom of worship and peaceful coexistence among the people of the state.
He described the gathering as historic, saying it was the first time since the creation of Kebbi State that Christians had been formally brought together and invited to offer special prayers for the leadership of the state and the nation.
Responding, Governor Nasir Idris thanked the CAN leadership and members for organising the prayer session and for their goodwill towards his administration and President Tinubu.
The Governor said the prayers came at a critical time and expressed confidence that they would have a positive impact on the state and the country.
He assured the gathering that his administration would continue to promote peace, security and development in Kebbi State without discrimination based on religion or ethnicity.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Sani Aliyu, appreciated CAN for its continued support and commitment to promoting peaceful religious coexistence in the state.
The Commissioner also clarified that the Hisbah Law was not designed to compel anyone to embrace Islam, but rather to promote mutual understanding, discipline and peaceful coexistence in accordance with the provisions of the law.