The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has conferred the “Friend of the Church” award on Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, in recognition of his stand on equity and fair treatment of Christians in the state as well as his friendly disposition towards the religion.
The award was presented to the governor by the CAN national president, Rev Samson Ayokunle during the official dedication of the Government House Chapel built by the governor in July 2019 after 28 years of the existence of the State Government House.
The CAN president thanked the governor for his step to bring justice and inclusiveness adding that it was only leaders who have the spirit of God that could take the bold step to build a house for God
Rev Ayokunle urged the federal and other state governments to emulate the Kogi State governor’s approach in ensuring fairness and balance in the affairs of governance between every religious sect in the state, alluding that such steps have guaranteed peace in the state and for his government.
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