The General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor (Dr.) Yohanna Buru, has made a generous donation to the newly constructed Tudun-Biki central Mosque in Kaduna.
The donation included trees and over a hundred plastic kettles, with the goal of strengthening Christian-Muslim relations and fostering religious tolerance.
Pastor Buru presented the donation during the grand opening of the mosque in Tudun Biri today’s Friday 3rd January 2025
The event also marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic drone attack on the community, which claimed the lives of several worshippers who were celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Special prayers were offered for the victims, and the new mosque was officially opened for prayers.
In his address, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru explained that the church’s visit was intended to support the Muslim community and promote peace and harmony between Christians and Muslims in the region.
He emphasized that the church’s contribution aimed not only to provide essential materials for the mosque but also to help strengthen the bond between the two faiths, towards boosting peace and religious tolerance
“We must remember that we are one family under God,” Pastor Buru said. “Both Christians and Muslims follow holy scriptures — the Bible and the Quran — and we share common beliefs in paradise and hell. Our ancestry traces back to Adam and Eve, and as such, we must live as brothers and sisters, supporting one another.”
The pastor also highlighted the church’s longstanding tradition of assisting mosques affected by disasters such as fires and storms, providing much-needed aid during times of hardship.
The ceremony today marked one year since the devastating attack on Tudun Biri, a tragic event that claimed many lives as worshippers gathered to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Expressing Gratitude, Mallam Ibrahim Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who received the donation, thanked Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru for his generous gifts, which included historical trees, prayer mats, and plastic kettles for Muslim worshippers.
Mallam Ibrahim stated that the community had gathered to offer special prayers for the victims of the bombing and to officially open the new mosque for use. “Exactly one year ago today, this tragedy struck during the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
We are deeply grateful that, on this occasion, our Christian brothers have shown such solidarity and brought these valuable gifts for our mosque,” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace and stability across the country. “We must all work together in protecting the peace and unity of Nigeria,” he added. “Let us show patriotism in every way we can to uphold the dignity of our nation.
