…describes him as a promoter of peaceful religious coexistence
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Mallam Jalal Ahmad Arabi has described the Governor of Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma, as a promoter of peaceful religious coexistence in the country.
The NAHCON Chairman disclosed on Thursday (April 25,2024) when Governor Uzodinma paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja.
Arabi, according to a statement signed by the NAHCON Deputy Director Information and Publications, Alhaji Mousa Ubandawaki, particularly expressed delight over the kind support the Imo State Governor extended to the intending Muslim pilgrims in his state to ensure that they participate in the 2024 Hajj exercise.
Arabi described Governor Uzodinma as a pillar of support to the Commission and described his interventions to the intending pilgrims as very helpful and supportive.
In his words, “ you have been a pillar of support to us in the Commission through your support in ensuring that Muslims in Imo state will be able to participate in Hajj. You supported us in 2023 and also this year in spite of being of the Christian faith and Imo State being a predominantly Christian State. For us you’re a symbol of peace religious coexistence and unity in the Country.”
He presented Governor Hope Uzodinma with a letter of commendation and an award of excellence for his support and promotion of peaceful religious coexistence and unity.
In his response, Governor Uzodinma expressed his sincere appreciation for the honour shown him and restated his firm belief in peaceful inter-faith coexistence to promote development and prosperity in Imo State and Nigeria as a whole.
Recall that the Executive Governor was part of a handful of governors that provided subsidy with regard to the 2024 Hajj fare which enabled intending Muslim pilgrims from his State to participate in this year’s Hajj rites.
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