Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said that the prayers of both Christians and Muslims have been instrumental in keeping Nigeria together, urging adherents of the two faiths not to relent in praying for the country.
Babangida made the remark on Tuesday when the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its Chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, paid him a visit at his Uphill Mansion in Minna to celebrate his 84th birthday.
“I really appreciate CAN for the prayers. I must tell you that the prayers of both faiths, Christians and Muslims, have been very effective, and it is what is keeping the country. I urge you to maintain the relationship in the general interest of the country and the people,” he said.
The elder statesman also called for sustained cordiality and tolerance between the two religions, stressing that unity and peaceful coexistence are essential for the nation’s development.
Earlier, Rev. Joshua Markus, Vice Chairman of CAN Niger State, who represented the Chairman, commended Babangida for his remarkable vision and contributions to Nigeria, which, he said, continue to inspire many.
He prayed for God’s continued blessings, good health, and fulfilment for the former leader, noting that both the state and the nation deeply appreciate his enduring legacy.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
