GOVERNOR SANI BELLO ADMONISH CHRISTIANS TO SEE PILGRIMAGE AS SPIRITUAL EXERCISE


Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Christians to see pilgrimage to Holy Land as a spiritual exercise.

Governor Bello, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alh Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, disclosed this while bidding farewell to 171 intending pilgrims to Israel held at the Government House, Minna, Thursday.

He said that pilgrimage is a spiritual trip and not tourism.

According to him, Christians in the state should show more commitment in their quest to making trips to the holy land through self sponsorship as it will fulfil the spiritual obligation, adding that government will ensure that the number of persons going to Israel is increased.

The governor added that his administration remains committed to making trips to the holy land stress-free.

He urged them to pray for an end in the security challenges that have bedevilled the state as well as pray for the state's development.

The governor congratulated them, urging them to be good ambassadors of the state and country and should not abscond.

Speaking earlier, the Executive Secretary, Niger State Pilgrim Welfare Board, Umar Makun Lapai expressed gratitude to the Governor for making the Jerusalem trip possible.

Makun Lapai assured the government that the 171 pilgrims will not abscond and that the pilgrims have told them that will pray for the success of the state.

Also speaking, the leader of the delegation, Rev. Sama'ila Yerima El-Yakim assured that the Pilgrims will pray for peace and prosperity of the country.

He said that the 171 pilgrims were screened and have proven to be men and women of integrity.

The leader of the delegation thanked the state Governor for all his support and also reassured that no pilgrim from the state will abscond.

The Director Christian Pilgrims, Mrs. Joanna D. Pada said that pilgrimage is a means of fulfilling spiritual life.

She thanked the Governor for making it possible for the Christians to perform the Spiritual exercise.

Ok if I do think want to exercise?
I will die Abi
Shift make I park well

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LUGBE:
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no it's not she should be talking about education and facts , Raising Children standards, not increasing religious sheep's and herds

Even if it is, it should not be state-sponsored. religious issues should be personal. imagine a governor sponsoring thousands of Muslim faithfuls to pilgrimage and building hundreds of mosques; What kind of feat is that? When schools are not built/upgraded, road are not constructed, unemployment is still rife.

Pilgrimage is a spiritual tournament

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT ADVOCATES FRESH, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO END BANDITRY ATTACKS IN THE COUNTRY

Niger State Government has called for a fresh, holistic approach to be introduced by the security agencies in tackling the banditry attack that has resurfaced in the state.

The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje made this known in a press release made available to pressmen.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has described the recent attack on some communities in Munya Local Government area of the state that left four soldiers dead, as sad and unfortunate.

He said the state government will continue to explore all avenues to ensure that peace return to these troublesome spots which, according to him, needed to be coordinated and be on the watch out against informants of the bandits amongst them.

The Governor explained that normalcy had earlier been restored to these areas until the recent attack by the bandits who were said to have laid ambush on the soldiers on routine patrol in the area.

Governor Sani Bello stated that the government will ensure that the needed support required by the security outfits will continue to be provided and sustained by the state government.

While acknowledging that the bandits may have cross the river from Kaduna and came to launch attack in Munya, the Governor reiterated that the issue of insecurity is a collective battle which must not be left to the security agencies and government alone.

Meanwhile, Governor Sani Bello has commiserated with the Nigerian Army and the families of the deceased soldiers who lost their lives in defense of their fatherland and prayed for reposed souls of the gallant officers.

The Governor appealed to all citizens, particularly those living within the border communities, to remain proactive, provide security agencies with relevant information that will lead to the thwarting of potential attacks by the bandits and report any unsuspecting individual or group that might be connected with any form of crime and criminality.

NIGER STATE GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO REACTS TO SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT

Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has described his landmark victory at the Supreme Court as the will of God and reaffirmation of the people's mandate.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello stated this shortly after the
judgement made by the supreme court in Abuja , which he said would enable the government focus on meeting its mandate to Nigerlites.

He reiterated that the present administration operates an all inclusive government which allows everyone to make contributions towards the development of Niger State.

He then called on everyone to join hands towards moving the state forward, irrespective of party differences or political ideologies.

Governor Sani Bello further called on Nigerlites to continue to support the government and maintain peace adding that no rancour was expected as the judgement reflects the aspirations of Nigerlites.

He commended the judiciary for exhibiting the expected fairness and restoring the hope of Nigerlites and Nigerians at large in the justice system

Earlier in the day, the supreme court in a unanimous judgement had ruled in favour of Abubakar sani Bello of the Niger as the duly elected Governor, striking out the petition of Umar Nasko of the PDP, challenging the earlier ruling of the appeal court...

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Mary Noel Berje
CPS