Northern Governors Harps Kukah @70
By Daniel Agada, Jos
The Nigeria’s Northern Governors Forum has felicitated with the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Archdiocese, His grace Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah on his 70th birthday anniversary
Chairman of the forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong in a message which made available to Journalists on Wednesday in Jos Plateau State capital, described Bishop Kukah as a true servant of God who remained devoted to his calling.
According to Lalong, “Bishop Kukah has distinguished himself as a selfless, courageous, honest and kind clergyman who has always been driven by the passion to speak against injustice, oppression and other actions that negate principles of God and his love to humanity.”
He said “the Northern Governors acknowledge his sincere contributions to the efforts in addressing Nigeria’s challenges in education, justice administration, poverty eradication, peaceful coexistence, youth empowerment, and national unity through his consistent advocacy at various fora.
Governor Lalong specifically commended the role Bishop Kukah has played in advancing Nigeria’s democracy and promoting credible, violence-free and acceptable elections as Convener of the National Peace Committee headed by Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, as well as steering national discourse and engagement through his foundation, The Kukah Centre.
He revealed the passion and determination of Bishop Kukah to reach out to the youths and speak to them about their role as future leaders of the country has inspired many of them to look beyond the current challenges and work towards building a better nation.
While wishing him many more years of God’s blessings, good health and protection, Lalong said the Northern Governors and Nigeria at large shall continue to benefit from his wealth of knowledge, experience and wise counsel, urging him never to relent in speaking the truth to those in position whenever the situation arises.
