Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has been commended by the Chairman of the Niger State Christian Association of Nigeria, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, for reinstating Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) in public schools. This decision aims to instill family values and morality in students, promoting understanding and unity among diverse religious communities while requiring cooperation from all societal sectors.
The Chairman of the Niger State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has praised Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for his decision to reinstate Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) in public schools throughout Niger State. Yohanna acknowledged the Governor’s intentions to benefit all citizens, regardless of their faith.
The announcement of reintroducing CRK was made during a meeting attended by the Christian community’s representatives, including the State CAN Executive and Hon. Afiniki Dauda, the Deputy Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly. Governor Bago expressed that the inclusion of CRK aims to cultivate a sense of reverence for God among children and will be mandatory for Christian students in all public schools as a countermeasure against prevalent social vices.
Yohanna emphasized that the reimplementation of CRK would promote an understanding of Christian faith and foster respect among different religious communities. He commended the Governor’s leadership as fair and inclusive, highlighting the importance of unity among the diverse population of the state. Furthermore, he noted that collaboration among the government, parents, religious leaders, and communities is essential to secure a promising future for the youth.
In summary, the reintroduction of Christian Religious Knowledge in Niger public schools by Governor Bago has been positively received by religious leaders, notably Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna. This initiative is anticipated to enhance moral education and foster mutual respect among different faiths. The collective involvement of various stakeholders will be pivotal in securing the educational and moral well-being of the youth.
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