Gov Umaru Bago sues for religious tolerance.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on Nigerlites to embrace peace, be religious tolerant and shun all forms of violence.
Governor Umaru Bago made the call at the 5th annual gospel music concert tagged “Shout”, 2023 held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre, Minna.
The Governor who noted with concern how people have allowed themselves to be divided along religious lines, described the event as a platform to spread the gospel of unity through music.
He appreciated the initiative, adding that it would bring bonding and religious harmony amongst the adherents of the two major religions.
The Governor said he was at the event to express his gratitude to God and the people for his election victory.
While assuring the convener of the event of Government continuous support, the Governor promised to convert the Trade Fair Complex Minna, to a Square to provide a more accommodating venue for next year’s “Shout”.
He also assured the people of his administration’s commitment to ending insecurity in the state.
Governor Umaru Bago then urged the people to support the present administration in the realization of the “New Niger”, devoid of religious, tribal or gender sentiments.
The Governor was in company of his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, Chief of Staff, Abdullahi Usman Gbatamangi and other top government officials.
Recall that Governor Umaru Bago during his campaign last year, attended “Shout” where he solicited votes from those at the event and promised to return for Thanksgiving this year.
Pastor PeterRock Sadiq, the resident Pastor of House on the Rock, Minna is the convener of “Shout”.
The event which featured different gospel singers, attracted thousands of worshipers from within and outside Nigeria.
