CAN lauds Niger for reintroducing CRK in public schools

Chairman of Niger Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. (Dr.) Bulus Dauwa Yohanna has lauded Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for approving the re-introduction of Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) in public schools across the state.

A statement in Minna by the media aide to the CAN chair, Mr Daniel Atori, described the governor as one who means well for the people irrespective of religious affiliations.

Bago had given the directive when he received a delegation from the Christian community, led by the state CAN executive in the company of the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Afiniki Dauda, at the Government House, Minna, where he noted that the option left was to turn to God and His teachings to rebuild family values.

The governor, while explaining that CRK would help children to grow with the fear of God, stated: “The subject will be made compulsory for Christians in all public schools across the state, because family values and morality have been replaced with social vice, resulting in moral decadence.”

In his commendation, Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, added.

“The governor’s approval for the reintroduction of CRK in public schools across the state will bring about an understanding of the faith and mutual respect.

“I commend the leadership style of the governor because he has shown his commitment to fairness and inclusivity irrespective of religion or tribe, which he said has fostered unity and a harmonious society among diverse groups and religions in the state.” He stressed that concerted efforts by the government, parents, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders were needed to ensure the future of the youths.