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Christians in Kaduna State have converged in Kafanchan Jama’a Local Government for what they described as the first ever Christmas Lighting Ceremony. The gathering which comprises of all denominations started on Tuesday and ends will end on Wednesday.
The entire vicinity of the popular Late Patrick Yakowa Roundabout was thronged by the Christian Faithful on Tuesday evening who lit candles chanting songs and prayers.
Respondents who spoke to thenewsguru.com said the ceremony which involves preparation for Christmas as well as prayers against banditary and Terrorism will bring lasting peace to the state.
“This the ever Christmas three lighting ceremony in southern Kaduna, and we are not just preparing for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we also engaging in prayers and Thanksgiving for reaching the end of the year…. We also seizing the opportunity to be God to free us from the shackles of terrorism….” Reverend Sam Goni of Ecwa Church Kagoro said. The last part of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony comes up on Saturday at the Church of Mary Imaculate (CMI) garaje, Kafanchan.
Southern Kaduna has suffered multiple attack this year with several deaths, injuries and loss properties and livelihoods.