Represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief
Bisi Egbeyemi, the governor hailed the contribution of the Church to peace, stability, social and economic development of the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the courtesy visit was part of activities to mark the first quarter meeting of CAN chairmen from the six state of Southwest as well as maiden meeting of the zonal Exco inaugurated in February.
Fayemi maintained that the Church play critical role in nation building, spiritual upliftment and giving the less privileged access to education.
He noted that his upbringing as a Catholic contributed to his moulding as a leader which began with service as an altar boy in his formative years.
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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has called on Christian leaders not to relent in praying for Nigeria to overcome its challenges.
Fayemi made the call when he received in audience the Southwest Zonal Executives of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) who paid him a courtesy visit in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, the Governor hailed the contribution of the Church to peace, stability, social and economic development of the country.
According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, the delegation of the Southwest CAN was led by its Chairman, Rev. Fr. Raphael Oluwafemi Osegboun.