By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Calabar
The governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has advised religious leaders in the country to work in one accord, with one another, notwithstanding the ethno-religious difference that exists in the task of building a sustainable foundation for societal growth.
Otu gave the advice while speaking at the 45th Knight of Mulumba Supreme Council conversation, which took place on Friday in Calabar.
The state chief executive averred that the foundation for societal growth begins from the family, given the fact that the family is the smallest unit of the society.
Senator Otu added that the church and the government have a responsible to uphold societal values for the sustenance of the future.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Anthony Owan-Enoh, Otu lauded the KSM Order for chosing a theme that tallied with the ideologies of the state government.
Speaking on the theme, ‘Deepening Christian Spirituality and Family Values, Roles and Challenges, Otu stressed that the convention theme is apt as it aligns with the philosophy of the ‘People First’ mantra of the state.
In his remarks, Worthy Supreme Knight, Sir Dr Charles Mbelede, hailed the media for setting the agenda for national growth and development.
The cleric averred that as an order, the KSM is in sinc with the dictum that the press remains the back bone of democratic governance, stressing that the order has consistently utilized the opportunities provided by its annual conventions to expose views and opinions that suggest pragmatic solutions to problems and challenges faced by the nation.
He enumerated the achievements of the order to include the provision of a N10 million solar lighting project at its headquarters in Anambra State, as well as attracting a foreign grant of $20 million from Kind One Initiative in the United States of America for investment in articulated borehole projects in Ogun, Benue, Anambra and Rivers states,
The cleric stated that the gesture has greatly cushioned the effect of levies and donations on the shoulders of members who are always expected to contribute toward the successful execution of any charity project muted for prosecution by the order.
