By; AMOS TAUNA, Kaduna
The Christian Leaders Association (SCKLA), has called on communities in the area to embrace peace by breaking away from the past of strife and crisis.
According to the association, the time has come for communities in the area to seek friendship as well as rebuild their ravaged homes.
Speaking during the 22nd edition of the annual Southern Kaduna Prayer Summit convened by the group in Kafanchan at the weekend, the chairman of the group, Apostle Emmanuel Kure said, “Leaving the past behind and embracing the future with hope had become necessary to allow the people to rebuild their land and move forward.”
He believes that it is no time to begin to look for faults, saying that they want to see the Muslims and other tribes that are settled in the area as partners in progress, adding that it is time to move forward and part of the reason for moving forward is that they need to start rebuilding their institutions and creating new ones.
He explained that the governor was already setting the pace for them by setting up skills acquisition centre to move them away from the past.
The chairman commended the Nigerian Army for its peace-building efforts in Southern Kaduna and called on them to do more to guarantee a more secured society.
He stressed that the annual event is convened to pray for Southern Kaduna and all her people all over the world.
The National President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Israel Akanji, in jis remarks stated that it was encouraging to see stakeholders and communities in the area coming together to pray over their land.
He believed that 2024 would see a turnaround and progression in Southern Kaduna and the lives of its people, while calling on the people to work together towards achieving God’s purpose for the zone.
Governor Uba Sani, represented by Mrs Phoebe Yayi, Commissioner and Administrator of Kafanchan Municipal Authority, reiterated the need for communities in the area to live in peace as there could be no development without peace.
The governor appealed to religious leaders to continue to preach peace, unity and obedience to constituted authority.
He maintained that his administration remained committed to creating an inclusive society where all citizens, regardless of their ethnic and religious backgrounds, can thrive and prosper.
The prayer summit which had the theme: “Arise and Move Forward”, featured song ministration and prayers for Southern Kaduna, the state and the nation at large.
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