From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has congratulated His Grace, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, and co-Convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
According to a statement by
Director, Information, Willie Bassey, Mustapha described Kukah as a beacon of hope for the less privileged, whose impactful sacrifice and unparalleled humanitarian services in providing support to the poor and vulnerable remain incontestable.
He also commended his role as the co-Convener of the National Peace Committee – a body which promoted peace, justice and equity among different political parties in the country, which has helped to entrench democratic ethos and practices in the nation’s body polity.
SGF congratulated the bishop on his passion in disseminating the good news of Christ, which provides salvation to the Christendom, as well as his boldness in the propagation of ecclesiastical matters.
He said he joins the Diocese of Sokoto and all Nigerians in wishing His Grace, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, a happy birthday.