Kano Baptist Church Award Gov. Yusuf Ambassador of Peace, Infrastructural Development
From Muhammad Kabir Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the Ambassador of Peace and Infrastructural Development Award from First Baptist Church, Kano, in recognition of his contributions to peaceful coexistence and infrastructure development in the state.
The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during activities marking the church’s 100th year’s anniversary.
Yusuf, who was represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Usman Bala Mohammad, received the award through the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Dr David Olusola Idowu.
The presentation of the award formed part of the church’s centenary activities, combining its celebration of a century of Christian ministry with recognition of public leadership and the importance of peace and infrastructure development
Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Idowu described the governor as a leader who promotes peace and accommodates people from different religious backgrounds.
He commended Yusuf for his commitment to peaceful coexistence and his contributions to infrastructure development across Kano State.
The Baptist Convention president urged the governor to sustain his efforts towards promoting unity, religious tolerance and development, stressing that peaceful relations among people of different faiths were essential for societal progress.
He noted that cooperation among the government, religious institutions and communities was particularly important in Kano, given its religious diversity.
The centenary celebration also highlighted the role of religious institutions in promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful relationships among people of different religious affiliations.
In his remarks, Mohammad congratulated First Baptist Church, Kano, on attaining 100 years, describing the milestone as a significant moment in the history of the church and its contributions to society.
He conveyed the governor’s goodwill to the congregation and commended the church for sustaining its ministry over the past century.
Mohammad also called for stronger collaboration between the state government and religious institutions to promote peacebuilding, social cohesion and sustainable development.
He emphasised the need for continued engagement among government officials, religious leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen understanding and address issues that could threaten peaceful coexistence.
The governor’s representative further offered prayers for the continued peace, stability and development of Kano State and Nigeria.
Prayers were also offered for Governor Yusuf and the people of Kano State, with participants emphasising the need to sustain peace as the country approaches another electoral period.
The participants stressed the importance of responsible leadership, mutual respect and cooperation among citizens in maintaining stability during politically sensitive periods.
They also highlighted the responsibility of religious leaders to in encourage their followers to reject violence, embrace tolerance and promote peaceful coexistence, irrespective of political or religious differences.
The presentation of the award formed part of the church’s centenary activities, combining its celebration of a century of Christian ministry with recognition of public leadership and the importance of peace and infrastructure development.
