Gov Yusuf receives peace, infrastructure award from Baptist Church

cFirst Baptist Church, Kano, in recognition of his contributions to peaceful coexistence and infrastructure development in the state.

The award was presented on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as part of activities marking the church’s centenary anniversary.

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

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Speaking at the presentation, 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.

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

He also highlighted the importance of cooperation among the government, religious institutions and communities in Kano, given the state’s religious diversity.

In his remarks, Mohammad congratulated First Baptist Church, Kano, on attaining 100 years, describing the milestone as significant 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.

Mohammad called for stronger collaboration between the state government and religious institutions to promote peacebuilding, social cohesion and sustainable development.

He emphasised the need for continued engagement among government officials, religious leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen mutual understanding and address issues that could threaten peaceful coexistence.

The governor’s representative also offered prayers for the continued peace, stability and development of Kano State and Nigeria.

Prayers were equally offered for Yusuf and the people of Kano State, with participants emphasising the need to sustain peace as the country approaches another electoral period.

They stressed the importance of responsible leadership, mutual respect and cooperation among citizens in maintaining stability during politically sensitive periods.

Participants also highlighted the responsibility of religious leaders to encourage their followers to reject violence, embrace tolerance and promote peaceful coexistence, irrespective of political or religious differences.

The centenary celebration brought together the church’s commemoration of a century of Christian ministry and recognition of the role of public leadership in promoting peace and infrastructure development.