Governor Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Friday said
Nigeria needs divine intervention to pull out of its present
socio-economic challenges.
El-Rufai made the remark when he received the leadership of
the state chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria who
paid him a courtesy visit in Kaduna.
He said the problems of security, dwindling economy, lack of
jobs and general despair among the populace would require
extraordinary efforts and God’s intervention to surmount.
El-Rufai expressed concern over the recent killings in some
villages across the state and urged religious leaders to
intensify prayers for Nigeria to overcome its problems.
According to him, the state government is determined to
restore normalcy and ensure peaceful co-existence.
He said the people must unite in prayers for the stability and
prosperity in their states and Nigeria.
In his remark, state CAN chairman, Rev. Judge Dodo, said
the visit was to congratulate the governor for his success in
the governorship election and pray for his success.
He advised the administration to focus on security, job
creation and resuscitation of industries in order to ”make life
meaningful to the people.”
Dodo also urged the government to ensure freedom of
worship and protection of worship centres.
Meanwhile, the Jama’atul Nasrul Islam, said it would support
the state government with prayers to deliver on its mandate.
JNI state secretary, Malam Ibrahim Kufaina, who led
members on a courtesy visit, urged the governor to be
patient and just in his dealings.
Responding, El-Rufai thanked them for the visit and solicited
for more prayers for his government to succeed.
He appealed to them to offer advice and constructive
criticisms that would guide the government to meet the
aspirations of the people.
NAN reports that special prayers were offered by the clerics
for peace and stability in the country.
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