Represented by His Deputy, Chief Edward Onoja, the governor said that the Chapel had shown that ”our constitution guarantees of equality as citizens are binding on leaders irrespective of their personal beliefs, feelings and inclinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

”This building speaks of equity, unity and the fear of God as the principal bedrocks of a diverse but egalitarian society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

”The building proclaims that inclusivity and equal access to government and her institutions at the inalienable right of all citizens, among others”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor further thanked CAN in Kogi and at the national level for standing solidly with the government in the actualisation of the peoject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He solicited for prayers and support of the entire Christian community, to be able to do all that God of heaven had commanded for the people of Kogi State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also speaking, the CAN Chairman in Kogi, Dr John Ibenu, said that God in heaven had brought the governor to to do His will, and urged him to continue to seek and do the will of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibenu stressed that God had used the governor to answer 28 years’ prayer and yearning of the Christian body in Kogi, and prayed God to grant the governor his deepest desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

”His Excellency is a leader that believes in treating all Faith equally, fairly and respectably. He has demonstrated that over and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibenu thanked the CAN President for having a very soft spot for Kogi State, and for his continuous prayer for the governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also called on the Federal government to as a matter of urgency complete the Lokoja-Abuja road, saying the road was worsening on daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leadership of CAN in Kogi State, conferred an Award of ”Friend Of The Church”, on the governor, as a way of appreciating his love for CAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other dignitaries at the occasion were: the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Afolashade Ayoade; Speaker Kogi House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Matthew Kolawole; and State Commissioners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others included: Zonal CAN Chairman, North Central, Dr Israel Akanji, Traditional Rulers, Leaders of all the Five blocs of CAN in Kogi, JNI, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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