—–Charges Nigerians To Be Tolerant
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Friday promised early completion of the KotonKarfi Central Mosque in Kogi Local Government area of the state and as well work with the Muslim community to ensure that quality job is done.
Kogi state CoS left and the Ohimege Igu of KotonKarfi kingdom
Governor Bello made the pledge at a fund raising programme organized by the Muslim community in KotonKarfi
The Governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Pharm. Abdulkareem Asuku Moh’d Jamiu expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for giving the state government under the leadership of Gov. Yahaya Bello, the will to build places of worship and also ensuring religious tolerance amongst the citizens of Kogi State.
Kogi state CoS left and the former Governor of kogi state Alhaji Ibrahim Idris in warm handshake during the occasion.
He said the administration will continue to support religious groups because of their roles in societal development and growth.
Gov. Bello assured the leadership of the Muslim community in KotonKarfi of the completion of the mosque project and enjoined them to always promote peaceful co-existence and religious harmony in the State.
Pharm. Asuku explained that the administration of Gov. Yahaya Bello is already addressing critical needs of every society in the state, saying that meeting religious needs is as important to them as providing other basic needs, hence his involvement in building places of worship in areas where such projects seem beyond citizens.
Hon. Asiru Idris while speaking at the fund raising programme expressed gratitude to Governor Yahaya Bello for the gesture and prayed Almighty Allah to reward him abundantly.
Also present at the fund raising was the former governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ibrahim Idris, The Ohimege-Igu of KotonKarfi, HRM, Alh. Abdulrazaq Gambo Isakoto President Jamatul Nasirul’ Islam (JNI), Ambassador Usman Bello, Grand Khadi of the state Sharia Court of Appeal, Justice Abdulkareem Aruwa, Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Falake representing the deputy Governor.
Others are, Honorable Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Bashir Gegu, and other top government officials.
