A Christian Corp member, Jeremiah Shimasaan serving in Gusau, the Zamfara State Capital has constructed an ablution point and renovated a three unit toilet facility in a Mosque.
He also constructed and Installed a suggestion box at the main entrance of the Zamfara State Radio and Television Services administrative block
The Twenty five year old corp Member serving at the Zamfara State Radio and Television Services said the idea of the project is to promote religious tolerance among Nigerians
Shimasaan noted that the decision was moved by his desire to cushion the stressful effects of getting clean drinking water, for toilet use (Conveniences) and Ablution especially for the Muslim ummah during prayers
The suggestion box according to him is for collecting and collating suggestions and mails for administrative purposes
” My decision to have the project in a Mosque is to promote religious Tolerance, Unity and Peaceful Co-existence among people of different faith” Jeremiah Said.
” If all of us in this country will respect each other’s faith, love one another unconditionally, will have the Nigeria of our dream without killing or attacking one another” he added
” Our problem as a people is that we have little or no respect for our religion and belief, if we do, the next generation will have no reason whatsoever not to see each as brothers or sisters”
Commissioning the projects, the permanent secretary Zamfara State Ministry of Environment Ahmad Liman Commend the Corp member and described him as a Unifier
Barrister Liman said Corp Members like Jerry Shimasaan with a heart of gold are very rare to find, but Zamfara state is lucky to him
He said the decision to uplift the standard of the Mosque conveniences and ablution point will surely attract the Corp Member Allah’s Blessings, Guidance and Protection at all times
The permanent secretary enjoin other corp Members from across the country to emulate what Shimasaan did which according to him will go along way in promoting peace and unity among people irrespective of any differences
On his part, the Chairman Zamfara State Radio and Television Services Sa’idu Maishanu was elated at the project
Maishanu described Jerry’s decision to have the three projects sites within the premises of Zamfara State Radio as a welcome Development
Jeremiah Shimasaan according to Maishanu is on of the best, hard working and dedicated corp member the organization have in recent times and Zamfara State Radio and Television will not forget the gesture in a hurry
Sa’idu Maishanu pray God bless the 25yr old corp Member and wish him success in life.
Jeremiah Shimasaan is a graduate of English Language and Literary Studies from the Benue State University, Makurdi
He is a Corp member of NYSC Batch C stream 1 with state code number ZM/21C/0446 and he is expected to round up his service year in September this year
Jeremiah Shimasaan is of the Editorial and Publicity CDS.
Those at the Commissioning of the projects includes officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Serving corps members, Religious Leaders and representatives of the Host community among others.
