Kaduna Governor Says Vehicles Will Strengthen Peacebuilding, Interfaith Cooperation and Credible Electoral Process
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has donated 39 vehicles to Muslim and Christian organisations to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote religious harmony and support peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 general polls.
The governor announced the donation during the distribution ceremony, explaining that the vehicles would assist religious organisations in carrying out advocacy activities aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence in Kaduna State and across Nigeria.
Sani, who was represented by the Director-General of Interfaith, Malam Tahir Umar Tahir, expressed concern over the possibility of election-related violence, alleging that some politicians anticipating defeat might attempt to disrupt public peace before, during and after the elections.
Religious Organisations Benefit
The governor recalled that the First Aid Group of Fityanul Islam had earlier requested six buses to support its peacebuilding activities during its national seminar and award ceremony held in August.
He disclosed that two buses each would be allocated to the national body and its Kaduna State chapter.
Other beneficiaries include First Aid groups from different Islamic sects and the Boys Brigade of the Christian faith, alongside other Islamic organisations and blocs within the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Sani assured Christian denominations and Islamic groups not covered in the current distribution that they would be considered in subsequent donations.
Calls for Peaceful Coexistence
The governor emphasised the importance of religious organisations in promoting tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence, particularly as the country approaches another election cycle.
He expressed hope that the donated vehicles would strengthen the capacity of the beneficiary organisations to engage communities, discourage violence and encourage citizens to support a peaceful and credible electoral process.
Source: TrackNews