The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has donated N20 million to the Catholic Church in Benue State.
Tinubu’s donation was presented by Rev. Hyacinth Alia, the APC governorship candidate in the state as part of activities to mark the centenary anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo.
This was contained in a statement by Isaac Uzaan, Media aide to Alia, on Thursday in Abuja.
At the centenary anniversary held at the Cathedral Church of St. Francis Otukpo, Tinubu rejoiced with the priests, religious, laity, and the entire members of the diocese on the joyous occasion.
The APC presidential candidate expressed optimism that with prayers and positive actions, the country would overcome its challenges.
Also, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume donated N10 million to the church.
Akume who is the APC leader in Benue, was represented by the party’s State Chairman, Mr Austin Agada.
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