By
Babangida Galleon
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has called on the Christian association of Nigeria, CAN to complement government efforts in maintaining peace in the state.
The Governor made the call when he received the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Reverend Daniel Okpo who led a delegation of CAN leaders to the government house for a courtesy visit to the governor.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Said the Christian Association of Nigeria in Adamawa State have played a vital role in his administration’s bid to secure second term in office, which he attributed to the good relationship between his administration and the association.
Governor Fintiri called on religion leaders in the state to support the good policies of the government and to give advice where necessary as the government is committed to implement policies that work.
While assuring the people of the state that the government is still on course on the developmental projects it place before it, the governor added that government is taking measures to address the current hardship being experienced across the state and the country.
Governor Fintiri equally called on the Christian community in the state to come to terms with each other and have a president that will work for the development of the Christian community in the state.
The governor thanked the president for the visit to the state and assured him that the people of the state are one and living peacefully with each other as he enjoy the hospitality of the good people of the state.
Speaking on the essence of the visit to the governor, the CAN National president, Most Reverend Daniel Okpo said he is in Adamawa state to attend the 99 annual convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ and deem it fit to also pay homage to the state governor on behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, National Headquarters.
Most Reverend Daniel Okpo described governor Fintiri as a peaceful man and equally commended him for ensuring the security of lives and property of the people of the state.
According to the President, he will as well use the opportunity to visit Christian communities in the state, as he pledged for the continuous support of the government to the Christian communities in the state.
Reverend Daniel congratulated the governor for his victory and validation by the Supreme Court as the elected governor of the state.
Earlier while introducing the entourage, ArchBishop Musa Panti Filibus said his eminence is in the state to fraternize and attend the LCCN convention expressing appreciation to the Governor for his laudable leadership style.
Highlights of the visit is a presentation of an award of excellence to the governor.