Christian leaders laud Sani at Christmas Carol

Christian clergy from various Church denominations, at the Christmas carol organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government on Sunday, commended Governor Uba Sani’s leadership style, which is anchored on fairness and equity as well as carrying all sections of Kaduna State along.

Speaking at the event, Bishop Ademola Tinuoye, Chairman of Pentecostal Bishops’ Forum(PBF), recalled that the Governor promised four major things when he assumed office.

Tinuoye said,” Sani promised us fairness, that if there is fairness, there will be no crisis.

“We can see fairness. You have been fair in all your dealings and style of leadership . ‘

‘’You promised us equity. We have seen equity in all aspects of your governance. You promised us inclusiveness.

“We can see that—everyone is being carried along,’’ he added.

According to the Bishop, the people of Kaduna State are happy, adding that ‘’the word of the Lord says, ‘when the righteous rules, the people will rejoice.’’’

Tinuoye also recalled that the governor promised the people of Kaduna State justice, adding that he had delivered on that promise.

‘’Last year, you promised that you are going to support the Christmas carol. Here we are.

“Either you are being told or not, the people are rejoicing. We love you because you first love us.

‘’May the Lord be with you in the name of Jesus. The church in Kaduna will continue to pray for you and you need not fear where there is no fear, ‘’ he added.

In his goodwill message, Rev. Amos Kiri, the President of United Church of Christ, praised the governor for taking time with his entire cabinet to come and celebrate with them.

Kiri pointed out that Sani’s attendance was assuring, adding, ” it is a demonstration of love, peace and inclusivity in governance.

‘’ Over the years, as Christians in Kaduna State, we have not had the privilege to have our own governor, come in the midst of Christian program as you have demonstrated.”

The Reverend added that the presence of adherents of other faiths at the event had made this year’s edition an interfaith Carol celebration , adding, ‘’we are really, really grateful.’’

According to him, If the Governor continues with his current leadership style, ‘’Kaduna State will remain peaceful. Nigeria will enjoy progress and growth.

“The world will be at peace, just as our Lord Jesus Christ came to bring peace, show love. ‘’

In his contribution, Rev. Tunde Bolanta, the Apostolic Overseer of Restoration Ministries Worldwide, said that Christmas was a season of bridge building, peace and unity.

He said, “Our Governor has demonstrated that unity to us.’

‘’ For those of us who grew up in Kaduna in the 60s and 70s, I’m a Kaduna Boy, a Tudun Nupawa Boy, we know that what  Sani is doing is bringing back the old times.

‘’I remember during Sallah, we go to our Muslim brothers and we eat all the meat.

“During Christmas too, our homes are filled and we eat the same meat. Senator Uba Sani we celebrate you.

‘’You are showing us the spirit of Christmas. And my hope is that the whole nation is paying attention to our governor.

“Our governor is showing the way to the future. He is showing the way for the whole of Nigeria. He is showing bridge building.’’

Bolanta reiterated that Sani was executing projects across board in Kaduna State, adding ,” he is a governor for all and  we need to continue to pray for him.’’ ( NAN)