From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
In a remarkable display of interfaith solidarity, the Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha, yesterday distributed food items to more than 1,000 Muslims, Islamic schools, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in preparation for the 30-day Ramadan fast.
The General Overseer of the Church, Pastor (Dr) Yohanna Buru, handed out the supplies at Kano Road Central Mosque, explaining that the gesture aims to “strengthen peace and unity in the state.
” He noted that for two decades the church has consistently supported underprivileged Muslims and Tsangaya Islamic schools across northern Nigeria with rice, maize, and other staples, encouraging recipients to pray for national peace and stability.
“This year, we are providing foodstuffs for the less privileged throughout the 30-day fasting and prayer period,” Pastor Buru said.
“Every year, we also include mats and plastic kettles, urging beneficiaries to pray at home for an end to insecurity, high inflation, and other challenges affecting our country.”
As prices of goods and services continue to climb, Buru added that he mobilized 50 volunteer pastors and imams for a seven-day campaign with market traders to help drive down food prices.
He also highlighted that, in line with the church’s tradition, Muslim prisoners are bailed out each Ramadan so they can observe the fast with their families.
