By Muhammad B. Muhammad
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reiterated government’s commitment to provide good governance to the citizens, seeking for their cooperation and prayers.
The Governor was speaking during the 99th National convention of the Lutheran church of Christ in Nigeria at the covenant ground in Demsa local government area.
While thanking God for the gift of life and opportunity to serve Him and humanity, the Governor expressed appreciation to the church for its patience, support and confidence over the years in his administration.
Fintiri assured to continue to prioritize the welfare of the citizens, soliciting for their cooperation as he remains committed to ensure security and peaceful coexistence sparing no culprit no matter how highly placed.
Governor Fintiri pledged to continue to prioritize education through reforms that are beneficial to the masses especially the payment of West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) , construction of model schools across the 21 local governments and the proper feeding of students in schools.
Government, he said will soon begin the empowerment of 10,000 women, distribution of food items and farming inputs to nooks and crannies of the state, to support people as government works to fight food insecurity.
Earlier, the CAN President, Most Rev Dr Daniel Okoh said he was encouraged that the church in the state is still standing strong in spite of the trials and tribulations confronting the region enjoining them to love one another and always preach the message of peace.
He appreciated the LCCN for contributing their quota to Christian unity in Nigeria and the globe and also its initiative to establishing a university, urging them not to relent in seeing to its completion.
Dr Okoh urged government at all levels not to relent in giving succour to the masses, commending Governor Fintiri for giving the Christian community a sense of belonging and transforming the state in all facets.
In his welcome address, ArchBishop Musa Panti Filibus welcomed all who converged on the sacred covenant ground which is significant as they plan to celebrate its centenary anniversary of uninterrupted service to God next year.
The church, he said has remained a united family embracing people from around the world and has continued to grow in faith and service to God despite daunting challenges the church has remained unshaken.
The Governor had upon arrival inspected a guard of honor mounted by the boys Brigade and was entertained by zumuntan mata LCCN.
