Zamfara Christians Laud Matawalle For Christmas Support, Interfaith Harmony

The Zamfara Christian Fellowship Network has commended the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for what it described as his sustained support for Christians in the state, particularly during Christmas.

The group, in a statement on Tuesday by its chairman, Chigozie Emanuel, said Matawalle’s latest intervention underscored his commitment to peace, unity and religious tolerance in Zamfara.

Emanuel said the minister donated nine cows, 200 bags of rice and ₦4m to support Christian celebrations, noting that the gesture reflected a long-standing tradition of inclusiveness.

According to the statement, the support was coordinated by Matawalle’s political aide, Hon. Ibrahim Danmalikin Gidan Goga, alongside Hon. Yusuf Idris Gusau, Hon. Namada Ataka and Hon. Aliyu Sani BK.

The items were received on behalf of the Christian community by Rev. Abdulazeez Olabi, who said the donation enabled members to celebrate Christmas with dignity and a sense of belonging.

The network noted that Matawalle had maintained a record of supporting Christian communities in Zamfara even before becoming governor, providing food items, livestock and financial assistance during festive periods.

It added that his gestures had helped to promote peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among people of different faiths in the state.

The group urged other political leaders to emulate Matawalle’s example, saying inclusive leadership remained vital to strengthening unity and lasting peace in Zamfara.