Ahead of the Middle Belt Worship Convention scheduled to hold in Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former presidential candidate, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the state governor, Caleb Muftwang.
The event, organised by the Covenant Altar of Worship, is expected to unite believers across the region in spiritual renewal and intercession for peace in Nigeria.
During the visit, Olawepo-Hashim prayed for the restoration of peace in Plateau State, which he described as a once-thriving centre of agriculture and hospitality.
He expressed optimism about God’s plans for Plateau and Nigeria, urging citizens to return to worship as a path to healing and national transformation.
He also extended an invitation to the state government to participate in the convention, highlighting its potential to promote spiritual growth, unity, and faith in the Middle Belt.
Governor Muftwang, who recently hosted the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, welcomed Olawepo-Hashim’s visit, describing it as a gesture of goodwill and solidarity ahead of the 2025 convention.
Dr Hashim was accompanied by the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, in Plateau State, Dr Chris Hassan; Former Minority leader of the Senate Senator Simon Mwatkwom; Senator Napoleon Bali; Deputy Chairman Wase LGA Hon Natip Padur; former Youth CAN Plateau Mr Ezekiel Dumfa and Mr Dan Qada, Special Adviser to the Governor on Middle Belt and Ethnic Nationalities.
He also took the opportunity to condone the families of people who lost their loved ones during the recent attacks in Plateau.
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The governor equally thanked Dr Hashim and his delegation for their visit.
On the Governor’s team at the visit were Honourable Samuel Jatau, Secretary to the Government; Hon Jerry Satmark; Chief of Staff in the Government House and Honourable Yari Kumchi.
The governor and Dr Hashim later had a short closed door meeting.