By: John Bassey, Gusau.

The Governor of Zamfara state Dr. Dauda Lawal has said Christians and Muslims should live together in peace, harmony and appreciate the good different that exist in their faith while avoiding unnecessary discrimination and ranchor.

The Governor said this in Government House on Friday while receiving a team of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Chairman, members and leaders of Christian denominations who payed an appreciation visit to him.

The Governor commended the effort of the CAN Chairman and other Christian leaders who took a step to appreciate the Government for what was collectively done in the overall interest of the residents of the state.

Governor Lawal reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to ensure the welfare, support and comfortability of all Christians in Zamfara state.

Recalled that, for the past thirty years, a portion of land was purchased at Tudun Wada Area of the state by a certain Church with the aim of erecting structures for school and a place of worship, the leadership of the area rose alongside the youths and resisted the ambition of the church.

Governments came and gone, but no one was able to resolve the situation. When Governor Lawal assumed duty, the church, CAN leadership and other Christian faithfuls met with him and he purchased the land for building of public schools in the interest of both Christians and Muslims living in the area.

Governor Lawal urged everyone to imbibe the spirit of peaceful coexistence and appreciate each other as God was fully aware of the reasons he allowed the two faiths to exist in our world of today.

Earlier, the CAN Chairman, Evangelist Jibril Afolabi and the state Pastor, Living Faith Church, Pastor Umoru Emanuel appreciated Governor Lawal for his wisdom in settling the years long dispute with every party involved returning satisfied, describing him as a worthy father who received everyone with open arms without discrimination.

The highpoint of the visit witnessed the CAN Chairman and the church leaders presenting an Award of an Ambassador of Peace to Governor Dauda Lawal.