Why we are building, renovating churches – Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has stated the reasons behind his administration’s decision to build and renovate churches across the state.

The governor made the statement during a condolence visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Government House in Jos.

The visit was to offer sympathy over the passing of Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni and Sheikh Hassan Saeed Jingir, who was the second national deputy chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS).

Governor Mohammed explained that his government supports Christian communities by providing places of worship as part of their rights as citizens of Bauchi State.

“You renovated a Mosque as a governor of Plateau state. But that has never been done before. It may look very small. And that is what we are doing in Bauchi. We build Churches. We renovate Churches because it is their right. They are also citizens of the state,” he stated.

While sympathizing with governor Mutfwang, senator Muhammed described the demise of Sheik Jingir as a great loss to Islam, explaining that “Sheik Hassan Saeed Jingir was uncontroversial Islamic cleric that Islam and the entire Muslim Ummah will miss. I did listen to his preachings and he did come to Bauchi for preachings. We enjoyed him during his time. He has done well for the propagation of Islam for years. We will continue to remember him.

“We appreciate work you are doing and the all inclusive government. We have been hearing that you are carrying everybody alone. We are happy for that. As your neighbor , we will continue to tell people the good things you are doing. What touches Plateau also touches us, “ he added.