The Member representing Kokona East at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly and the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the Kokona, Karu and Keffi Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi, has donated ₦500,000 to support the 2026 Holiday Camp of the Boys Brigade Nigeria, Gunduma Battalion Council.
Ogazi made the donation through the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Nasarawa State Governor on the Greater Karu Development Control Agency (KAPDA), Hon. Bawa Rabo, who represented him at the camp held at Yelwa Soji in Karshe Development Area of Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.
Addressing members of the Boys Brigade, Hon. Bawa expressed delight over the large turnout of young boys and girls participating in the Christian youth programme, describing their presence as a source of joy and encouragement.
He urged the participants to take the lessons and training received during the camp seriously, stressing that early moral and spiritual formation was essential to raising responsible citizens and future leaders.
Bawa said the biblical instruction to train children in the right way remained relevant to building a disciplined and morally sound society.
“Please, I charge you, our younger ones, to take advantage of this camp. Take the lessons of this camp, go and emulate and practicalise them, and become good ambassadors of society and Christendom,” he said.
He encouraged the young participants to remain committed to their Christian faith and preach Christ wherever they found themselves, expressing confidence that the experience gained at the camp would positively influence their lives.
Bawa prayed that the period spent at the camp would not be in vain, expressing hope that parents would return home to witness positive changes in their children as a result of the discipline, training and teachings received.
He commended the organisers and trainers of the camp for their commitment to mentoring young people, praying for renewed strength and grace for them to continue their responsibilities.
Bawa also praised elderly men who, despite retiring from active service to the country, had continued to dedicate themselves to serving God and mentoring younger generations.
“I saw elderly men who have served this country and have retired, but they refuse to retire from serving the Lord,” he said.
He urged young people to emulate such commitment, stressing that age should not become an excuse for abandoning service to God and society.
Bawa conveyed Ogazi’s goodwill to the Boys Brigade and extended greetings from other APC political leaders. He also appreciated the participants for their prayers and support for the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule, appealing for continued prayers for the government.
“As Christians, we are charged by the Bible that we should also pray for the government,” Rabo said, urging Christians to continue praying for leaders to discharge their responsibilities effectively and work for the wellbeing of the people.
Speaking on the 2027 general elections, Bawa appealed to Christians not to allow religious sentiments to determine their political choices.
He argued that the APC should not be portrayed as a political party that excludes Christians, maintaining that Christians had continued to worship freely and participate in religious activities under APC administrations.
Bawa urged the gathering to resist attempts to manipulate them through religious narratives and instead assess political candidates based on their character, capacity, commitment and ability to deliver good governance.
