GOVERNOR UBA SANI’S AIDE JOINS CATHOLIC FAITHFUL FOR 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF NISSI, MOTHER OF MERCY

GOVERNOR UBA SANI’S AIDE JOINS CATHOLIC FAITHFUL FOR 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF NISSI, MOTHER OF MERCY

Kaduna, Nigeria | October 11, 2026

Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Affairs to Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, joined Catholic faithful and other worshippers at the 11th anniversary celebration of Our Lady of Nissi, Mother of Mercy and Caretaker of Children, held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Our Lady of Nissi Apparition Ground, behind the Indomie Factory.

The celebration was held under the theme “I Have Come to Reclaim My Children from the Devil” (Matthew 18:12), bringing together clergy, families, devotees and other members of the Catholic community for prayer, worship and spiritual reflection.

The programme commenced with a Holy Rosary procession at 9:00 a.m., followed by Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Mathew Gajere and Rev. Fr. Anthony Shawuya.

Hon. Bobai attended the event as Special Guest of Honour, joining other participants in prayers for Nigeria and Kaduna State, with particular emphasis on lasting peace, security, unity and stability. Prayers were also offered for the protection of children and families, as well as wisdom and strength for leaders and institutions working to address insecurity and other challenges confronting the country.

Among the distinguished attendees were Brig. Gen. Chbueze Ogbuabo, Barr. Justina Maimagani, Sis. Theresa Dambo, Maj. Joseph O. Onoja, S/Sgt. Hassan Maidugu, Dr. Mike Obilikwu, Bro. Emmanuel Agbo, Bro. Osita Imoh, Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Shawuya, members of the family of Sis. Rose Emmanuel, and members of the family of Ngbede Pius Oiganji, KSM.

The anniversary provided an opportunity for spiritual renewal, fellowship and collective prayer, reinforcing the importance of faith, family values and community solidarity in promoting peace and harmony.

Hon. Bobai’s participation highlighted his presence at the religious gathering in a spirit of fellowship and shared prayer for the well-being of the people of Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.