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Kwara governor donates bus to Christian association

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has donated a new Toyota Hiace bus to the state's chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
  • CAN described the donation as a testament to the administration's commitment to religious harmony and support for faith-based organizations.
  • The association stated the vehicle will enhance its operational capacity and help in fulfilling its responsibilities across the state.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has gifted a brand-new Toyota Hiace bus to the state's chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The gesture has been lauded by the association as a clear demonstration of the administration's dedication to fostering religious harmony and supporting faith-based organizations within Kwara State.

The Kwara State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) wishes to express its profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, for his generous donation of a brand new Toyota Hiace Bus to the Association. This kind gesture is a demonstration of Your Excellencyโ€™s inclusive leadership, commitment to religious harmony, and unwavering support for faith-based organizations in Kwara State. The donation of this vehicle will undoubtedly enhance the operational efficiency of the Association and assist in the effective discharge of its responsibilities across the state.

โ€” Apostle Shina Ibiyemi (State Secretary of CAN)Expressing the Christian Association of Nigeria's gratitude for the donated bus.

Apostle Shina Ibiyemi, the State Secretary of CAN, announced the donation on Wednesday, expressing the association's profound gratitude. He highlighted that the new vehicle would significantly improve CAN's operational capacity, enabling more effective discharge of its responsibilities throughout the state. This intervention is seen as a reflection of the cordial relationship between the state government and the Christian community.

CAN's statement emphasized that the donation serves as evidence of Governor AbdulRazaq's commitment to fairness, justice, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence among all religious groups. The association commended the governor's leadership, noting the state's continued progress in various sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, youth empowerment, and social inclusion under his administration.

The Christian community in Kwara State deeply appreciates this thoughtful intervention, which further underscores the cordial relationship that exists between the Government of Kwara State and the Christian faithful. It is a clear testimony to Your Excellencyโ€™s belief in equity, justice, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence among all religious groups in the State.

โ€” Apostle Shina Ibiyemi (State Secretary of CAN)Highlighting the donation as a sign of good governance and interfaith relations.

The Christian community in Kwara State conveyed its deep appreciation for the thoughtful intervention, which they believe further underscores the existing cordial relationship between the government and Christian faithful. They assured the governor of their continued prayers and support for his administration, praying for sustained peace, unity, security, and prosperity in the state.

We commend Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his visionary leadership, humility, and dedication to the development of Kwara State. Under his administration, the State has continued to witness remarkable progress in infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, youth empowerment, and social inclusion.

โ€” Apostle Shina Ibiyemi (State Secretary of CAN)Praising Governor AbdulRazaq's overall administration and its impact on Kwara State.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.