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Borno Christians Commend Gov Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023 Pilgrimage
Borno Christians Commend Gov Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023 Pilgrimage
… Pray For Peaceful Elections
By: MacAnthony Uche
Christians in Borno have commended the State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for sponsoring 101 faithful to Israel for the 2023 Christian pilgrimage.
The pilgrims who were led by the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria Borno State Chapter, Most Rev. Dr. John Bogna Bakeni to the holy land, equally appreciated the deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur for the successful coordination of the arrangement that has seen them through to the pilgrimage.
Speaking on Sunday shortly after visiting one of the holy sites in Jordan from where they will proceed to Jerusalem on Monday, Most Rev Dr. Bakeni who is the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Catholic Dioceses, said the pilgrimage is an opportunity for the church to pray for peace as the country prepares for general elections this year.
The Bishop added that participation of faithful in the pilgrimage would enable them to renew their faith in the worship of God and to also walk in the path of Jesus Christ.
He urged the pilgrims to make the best of opportunity and see themselves as pilgrims instead of tourists.
” I commend our Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for giving the Christians in the state this wonderful opportunity of renewing their faith by providing resources from the coffers of the state for their spiritual growth. I also commend the deputy Governor for all his efforts at ensuring that the 2023 pilgrimage comes to fruition for the Christians in the state, ” Most Rev Dr. Bakeni said.
Also speaking, the former head of service ( HOS ) of the State, Barr. Simon Malgwi congratulated the pilgrims for making it to the holy land, and as well thanked Governor Zulum for making it possible for Christians in the state to participate in this year’s pilgrimage.
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As a participant, Barr. Malgwi who is also the Adviser to Governor Zulum on legal matters, said haven read a lot of things from the holy Bible coupled with the privilege to visit the holy land to see those things for himself, his faith in those things read in the holy Book has been strengthened.
He added that participants haven witnessed those things written in the holy Book by themselves in the holy land ,would in turn return home to testify to those who had not visited the holy land that those things in the holy Bible are not fiction, but reality.
A participant, Engr Ayuba Dawa, said his experience in the holy land has made him to believe that the holy Bible is real.
” Iam happy to be here . My eyes have seen , my hands have touched and even my legs have walked on those things said in the Bible. We will be praying for a peaceful 2023 general elections and total return of peace to Borno State and the Country as a whole. I commend Governor Zulum for giving us the opportunity to renew our faith,” he said.
The trio of Ladi Pius, Dr. Adamu Arku and Achinari Bitrus, thanked Borno State government for giving them the opportunity to embark on the pilgrimage and prayed that God will grant good health and wisdom to the Governor in steering the affairs of the state.
Borno Christians Commend Gov Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023 Pilgrimage
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Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident
By: Michael Mike
Nigerian government has commiserated with the government and people of Türkiye over the fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort that resulted in the death of 66 persons injured over 50 others.
The condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the acting spokesperson of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye over the unfortunate fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort.
“The fire, which claimed the lives of 66 persons and injured over 50 others in Bolu Province in Northwestern Turkiye, was reported to have started in the early hours of Tuesday 21st January 2025.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathizes with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of the victims of the fire incident, and also wishes a speedy recovery of the injured.”
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Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank
By: Mamman Mohammed
The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of Yobe state government to partner the bank for an agricultural project.
Mr. Javed khan, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank stated this at a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, at the Government House, Damaturu.
Khan said the commitment of Yobe state government to meeting its obligations is quite impressive and encouraging.
Khan who led a team from the bank on assessment tour of the state to see for itself the documents developed and the preparations on ground for the project, said the team was convinced with government’s committment to the project.
“We were initially discouraged not to come to Yobe state citing insecurity but, we insisted on coming and are impressed with the peace and security, and the government’s commitment to the project.
“We are working towards a target in the next three months for the state to obtain approval from the bank for the project.
“The working synergy between our team and your team suggests that we will achieve our target within the stipulated time frame” Khan said.
Responding, Governor Buni commended the Bank for not listening to the enemies of progress of the state.
“l am glad you did not listen to them, some of whom have never been anywhere close to Yobe state but giving stories about what they don’t know.
“You are now here and you have seen things for yourselves and can tell the story better. We are ready for this partnership using agriculture to drive the economy of our state and the people.
“All the 17 local government areas in the state are now accessible and the people can access their farms and make this proposed project successful” Buni said.
The Governor explained the importance of agriculture to the people, adding “this project would guarantee food security and economic prosperity in our post insurgency recovery programme.
“The resilience exhibited by our people in embracing agriculture being their major preoccupation to rebuild their lives after the protracted insecurity is very encouraging and need to be supported” he said.
The Governor re-ephasized the readiness of his administration to partner the bank to make agricultural development in the state a huge success story.
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