Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has been conferred with ‘Apostle of Peace’ title by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state.
Explaining the reason behind Wike’s “Apostle of Peace” award, an official of Rivers CAN, Rev Dan Obinna declared that the governor has transformed the state into one of the most peaceful states in the country.
CAN performed Wike’s investiture for his commitment to peace and actions that have made state one of the most peaceful states in the country.
The Rivers state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Most Rev Isaac Anyanasikike commended Wike for building peace across the state through his successful implementation of the State Amnesty Programme and his support for the security agencies.
Speaking after his investiture at the Civic Centre, Port Harcourt on Saturday, February 11, Governor Wike said the state government has already submitted the bill for the creation of the Ecclesiastical Courts to the Rivers state House of Assembly.
Wike said Ecclesiastical courts will work alongside the customary courts
The governor said: “Other states have courts that handle their different religious issues. I want to reiterate that Rivers State is purely a Christian State.
Therefore, issues that affect Christians must be tackled in legal ways that promote peace”.
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