Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has congratulated the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Most Revd. Matthew Kukah on his appointment into the Papal Dicastery on Promotion of Integral Human Development.
Mr Fayemi released to the press on Wednesday the letter dated January 19 which he personally signed and sent to Kukah.
He said the appointment was an unequivocal expression of Pope Francis’ confidence in Kukah’s ability to be an “impeccable advisor on a wide range of human development issues.”
Fayemi described the dicastery as a perfect place for Kukah because it was one of the apostolic ministrations of the papal in “reaching the weak, seeking social justice and ending all forms of practices inimical to the dignity of man.”
“It goes without saying that your role as a pastor, social commentator, public intellectual, peace-maker, interfaith conciliator and fighter for the rights of the underprivileged, readily recommend you for this latest addition to your enviable pedigree as a social justice crusader,” the governor said.
He added that he had no doubt that the bishop would bring his competence and character to bear on his new role.
Kukah’s last Christmas message which was critical of President Muhammadu Buhari has not stopped being the subject of debate in the polity.
