By Ude Ogbonnaya Israel
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) Bauchi state council has honoured selected Christians in the state for their remarkable contributions to Bauchi community using their respective public offices.
Addressing journalists on Sunday at Bishara Baptist Yandoka Road Bauchi, the state Chairman of the CCN Reverend Dr. Agbong Colins David, explained that the event is meant to encourage awardees, particularly government officials to continue with their good works and to excel in public service for the benefit of all.
Reacting, the Prime awardee and State Commissioner for Higher Education, Mrs. Lydia John Tsammani appreciated CCN and the entire Christian Community urging them to fully support the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed to facilitate more development projects that have direct bearing on the common man.
Mrs. Lydia Tsammani praised Governor Bala Mohammed for appointing Christians into key positions in his cabinet, saying, the Governor has shown commitment to Carry every one along irrespective of religious belief, adding that, it’s their duty as Christians to support him with fervent prayers for him success.
Backing the comments of one of the speakers she admonished Christians on the need to speak up in order to be heard because voicing out in a sane, modest and unprovoking manner can attract more for Christian communities in the state.
On his part, Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bauchi State, Reverend Abraham Damina Dimeus acknowledged the contributions of Christian political appointees in the present Administration, urging them to maintain their good work.
Highlights of the event was presentation of awards to different categories of persons for their immense contribution to the society including Mrs Lydia John Tsamani, Commissioner higher education, Reverend Dr. Abraham Damina Dimeus the CAN chairman in the state, Umar Sarikin Yara, the deputy director of Programs National Orientation Agency (NOA) Bauchi among others.
The program is an annual Harvest and 2024 Thanksgiving, organized by the Bauchi State Chapter of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), tagged “More Than Victorious,”.
