The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has enjoined the people of the state to rise above ethnic and religious differences, and channel their efforts towards issues that would yield tangible democratic dividends for the state and promote selfless service to God and humanity.
He made the call on Sunday during the formal dedication of the History of the Church Of Christ In Nations ( COCIN), Headquarters Church in Jos, held at the Compound Church, Jos, Plateau State.
Governor Mutfwang, who emphasised on the significance of history for any nation’s survival, lauded the book as essential for steering COCIN Church towards continued faith and development.
Reflecting on his past involvement with the church since the 1980s, initially as a student and later as a speaker, he commended the Church’s initiative and described it as a positive step towards taking it to greater heights.
According to him, the Church should maintain unity and steadfastness in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and underscored its pivotal role in the broader Nigerian Church context.
“We must not fail the church. May God ignite our hearts with this burden and fire, bringing glory to Him. To those who have laboured here, may God bless you abundantly; may He help us finish strong.”
Governor Mutfwang described COCIN Church as a pathfinder and a trailblazer, envisioning God’s spirit flowing through it to foster enduring unity across Plateau and Nigeria as a nation.
During the book dedication, COCIN President, Rev. Amos Mohzo, expressed gratitude for God’s enablement in documenting the church’s history for future reference. He encouraged the congregation to acquire a copy to learn about the church’s history, growth, and development.
Taking a text from 1 Timothy 1:18-20, Rev. Sylvester Dachomo, the Reverend in charge of the COCIN Headquarters Church, emphasised the value of a good conscience as a priceless treasure, fostering peace, tolerance, and right living with God. He urged the congregation to heed their conscience in decision-making.
