By Mahmoud Dogara (Bauchi State Correspondent)
The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Lawal Yahya Gumau, on Thursday, donated 27 Sharon buses to Muslim and Christian groups drawn from the seven local government areas of his constituency.
Gumau while presenting the vehicles to the religious groups in his Gumau town of Toro local government of the state, explained that the beneficiaries include Jama'atul Nasrul Islam (JNI), Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Jama'atul Izalatul Bidia Wa Ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Tariqatul Tijjaniyya andTariqatul Qadiriyya
The groups were drawn from Alkaleri, Kirfi, Bauchi, Dass, Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro, Darazo, and Toro local government areas.
Represented by a former member of the House of Representatives, Honourable C. Nuhu, the Senator said the gesture was in recognition of the roles played by the religious leaders in nation-building.
Gumau stated that he had been distributing vehicles to constituents and party loyalists to empower them, adding that this time around, he deemed it fit to extend the gesture to religious organizations in the senatorial district.
The lawmaker urged religious clerics to reciprocate by preaching peace, unity and good values in the society.
"This gesture is to encourage you as religious groups in your service to God. You are to reciprocate this gesture by preaching peace, unity, and good morals to members of the society. Also, use this festive period to pray for the peace of the nation as we approach the new year" he said
He also asked them to assist the country with fervent and consistent prayers in order to enable it to get rid of the myriad of its challenges especially the insecurity bedeviling parts of the nation.
Responding, the representatives of the religious groups, Malam Isma'il Katsinawa and Reverend K. Jajah, expressed appreciation to the Senator for the donation, saying it was an honor to them which they will justify the confidence reposed in them.
