By Amos Tauna, Kaduna
The former Governor of Plateau state and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Mr. Simon Bako Lalong, has congratulated Rev. John joseph Hayab on his recent election as the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
In a congratulatory letter to the chairman, Lalong said, “I received with immense joy and gladness the news of your election as the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states.
“Your well deserved election is a testimony of your commitment to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and a vindication of your years of labour in the Lord’s vineyard.”
Lalong explained that the chairman of the Northern states has earned through the grace of God, a place of pride within the body of Christ in the northern region, Nigeria and the world at large by his sacrifices, adding that he hà also ensured labour and hardworking in propagating the gospel of salvation and touching humanity positively.
According to the former Governor, “With your election as the Christian Association of Nigeria chairman of the 19 Northern states, l have no doubt that you will bring to bear your capacity to work with all the Christian blocks in protecting the interests of the Christian community and also enhancing peaceful coexistence, respect and collaboration with other Faith’s.”
He prayed that his tenure would usher in more love, prosperity and deepening of the word of God in the region to the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lalong assured, “Be assured that l shall continue to pray for you and offer support in whatever way the Lord Grant’s me the opportunity.”
