By Danzumi Ishaku
Governor Darius Dickson of Taraba state, has appealed to waring parties in the southern part of the state to shield their sword in the interest of peace and development of the state.
The Governor stated this at thanksgiving service in honour of the Taraba state CAN chairman, Revernd Isaiah Magaji Jirapye which holds in Jalingo the Taraba state headquarters.
Governor Ishaku who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Anthony Jellason charged Christians to be there brothers keepers, calling on the people of Tsraba state to remain steadfast in prayers and not to castigate there leaders in authority.
The Governor said several cases of insecurity has been slowing down the growth of the state and urge religion leaders to preach peace at all times.
Also speaking the National chairman of CAN, Reverend Samson Ayokunle who was represented by CAN National Vice president, Reverend Caleb Ahima congratulated the Taraba state CAN chairman, Reverend Isaiah Magaji over his election and lauded the outgoing chairman Reverend Innocent Solomon for the service rendered to CAN in the state.
The National President urged the body of Christ to put aside sentiments as believes and unite as one body.
He stress the need for believes to keep supporting their leaders in payers.
Speaking at the ceremony the Taraba state CAN chairman Reverend Isaiah Magaji Jirapye said the occasion was intended to appreciate God over his faithfulness to him , the church and CAN in the state.
Jirapye said God chose him for a purpose and promise to do his best to uplift Christ.
He made a case for the unity of purpose among believes in the state saying their strength is in their unity.
The sermon at the occasion was taken by the coordinator Of NGADA development area Revernd Joseph Titus Nagombe who doubles vice president Mambila Baptist convention of Nigeria who took his reading from psalm 26 :1 to 12 and caption his sermon the purpose of thanksgiving,
He said thanksgiving is an expression of joy and gratitude to God and commended the celebrate for returning to thank God
