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APC’s Fayemi congratulates Bishop Kukah

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Revd. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his recent appointment into the Papal Dicastery on Promotion of Integral Human Development.

Fayemi, a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, hailed the appointment in a letter personally signed by him, dated Jan. 19, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday

“It goes without saying that your role as a pastor, social commentator, public intellectual, peace-maker, interfaith conciliator and fighter for the rights of the underprivileged, readily recommend you for this latest addition to your enviable pedigree as a social justice crusader”, the governor said.

Fayemi said that he had no doubt that the bishop would bring his competence and character to bear on his new role. ”

“On behalf of my wife, the government and good people of Ekiti State, kindly accept my best wishes as you resume your new role” , the governor said.

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