Kebbi CAN Offers Prayers for Tinubu, Idris, Commends Religious Inclusiveness

By Abdullahi Tukur

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State Chapter, has offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Nasir Idris and the peace, progress and prosperity of Nigeria and Kebbi State.

The prayer session, led by the State CAN Chairman, Bishop Ayuba Kanta Yafi, brought together Christian leaders from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.

Kebbi CAN Praises Governor Idris

Speaking at the gathering held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Bishop Yafi commended Governor Nasir Idris for what he described as his “pragmatic leadership of all-inclusiveness.”

He said the Christian community appreciated the administration’s commitment to religious harmony, freedom of worship and peaceful coexistence across the state.

According to him, the gathering was particularly significant because it was the first time since the creation of Kebbi State that Christians had been formally brought together and specially invited to pray for the leadership of the state and the nation.

CAN Highlights Government Support

Bishop Yafi commended Governor Idris for supporting the Christian community through various interventions, including the provision of land and financial assistance for a Christian burial ground, support for the completion of the CAN Secretariat and assistance to Christian activities during festive periods.

He also acknowledged the administration’s empowerment programmes and other initiatives which, according to him, had benefited members of the Christian community.

The CAN chairman equally commended the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Architect Sani Aliyu, whom he described as “a bridge builder” for his interventions in religious matters and efforts to promote peaceful coexistence among residents of the state.

Christian Leaders Seek Continued Engagement

Bishop Yafi further applauded the governor’s development initiatives, security interventions and investments in education, healthcare and infrastructure.

However, he appealed to the Kebbi State Government to sustain its engagement with the Christian community and continue to address issues relating to religious instruction, worship centres, representation and other concerns affecting Christians in the state.

Governor Idris Assures Christians of Inclusiveness

Responding, Governor Nasir Idris thanked the CAN leadership and members for organising the prayer session and for their goodwill towards his administration and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The governor said the prayers came at an important time and expressed confidence in their impact, assuring the gathering that his administration would continue to work for the peace, security and development of Kebbi State without discrimination based on religion or ethnicity.

“My administration is committed to sustaining development across the state. We will continue to implement projects based on consultations with communities and stakeholders, because our objective is to improve the living conditions of our people,” Governor Idris said.

Idris Reveals Tinubu Approved 1,000 Additional Soldiers

The governor also identified security as a major priority of his administration, revealing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had recently approved the deployment of an additional 1,000 soldiers to Kebbi State.

According to Idris, the troops have been deployed to strategic locations across the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and protect residents.

“We in Kebbi State have no cause whatsoever not to support Mr. President because you have brought what others have not done for us,” he said.

Governor Idris assured residents that his administration would continue to pursue development while promoting religious fairness, peace, inclusiveness and equal treatment for all citizens.