“Why I build, renovate churches,” Nigerian governor speaks

• The governor of Bauchi state, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has defended his administrations decision to build and renovate churches
• Mohammed insisted that Christians have equal rights as citizens of the state, emphasising that his administration is committed to promoting religious equality in Bauchi
• Governor Mohammed spoke during a condolence visit to Plateau state Governor Caleb Mutfwang over the deaths of Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni and Sheikh Hassan Saeed Jingir

Governor Bala defends administration’s decision to build, renovate churches in Bauchi.
Photo credit: Senator Bala Abdulkadir MohammedSource: FacebookYou renovated a Mosque as a governor of Plateau state. But that has never been done before. It may look very small . And that is what we are doing in Bauchi. We build Churches. We renovate Churches because it is their right. They are also citizens of the state, the governor said.Bauchi Governor pays tribute to late Islamic clericBauchi Governor visited Plateau governor over demise of top Islamic cleric.
Photo credit: Senator Bala Abdulkadir MohammedSource: FacebookSheik Hassan Saeed Jingir was uncontroversial Islamic cleric that Islam and the entire Muslim Ummah will miss.We appreciate work you are doing and the all inclusive government. We have been hearing that you are carrying everybody alone. We are happy for that. As your neighbour, we will continue to tell people the good things you are doing. What touches Plateau also touches us,” governor Bala added.CAN threatens to take action against 4 northern governors

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