First Baptist Church Kano honours Gov Yusuf

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the Ambassador of Peace and Infrastructure Development Award from the First Baptist Church, Kano, in recognition of his contributions to peaceful coexistence and infrastructure development in the state.

The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during activities marking the church’s 100th anniversary.

Yusuf, who was represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Usman Bala Mohammad, received the award through the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Dr David Olusola Idowu.

Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Idowu described the governor as a leader who promotes peace and accommodates people from different religious backgrounds.

He commended Yusuf for his commitment to peaceful coexistence and his contributions to infrastructure development across Kano State.

He president urged the governor to sustain his efforts towards promoting unity, religious tolerance and development, stressing that peaceful relations among people of different faiths are essential for societal progress.

He noted that cooperation among the government, religious institutions and communities is particularly important in Kano, given its religious diversity.

The centenary celebration also highlighted the role of religious institutions in promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful relationships among people of different religious affiliations.

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In his remarks, Mohammad congratulated the First Baptist Church, Kano, on attaining 100 years, describing the milestone as a significant moment in the history of the church and its contributions to society.

He conveyed the governor’s goodwill to the congregation and commended the church for sustaining its ministry over the past century.