By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, the Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District has approved the appointment of Mallam Iliyasu Musa as his Special Adviser on Islamic Matters.

According to a statement by Hon. Wilson Iliya Yangye, Senior Legislative Aide to
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, the Senator has also approved the appointment of Pastor Gideon Mutum as his Special Adviser on Christian Matters.

Mallam Iliyasu Musa is a member of the Kaduna State Peace Commission, and the Secretary of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Southern Kaduna branch.

He has consistently been at the forefront of the advocacy for good governance and public policies aimed at enabling betterment for his people. He is a peace advocate and an advocate for non-violence, and interfaith dialogue.

The new Special Adviser on Christian Matters, Pastor Gideon Mutum is a theologian, a public policy and governance advocate, a social worker, and the Set Man of “The Governors Assembly” (TGA). He is also the founder of Amaya Peace Foundation (APF) and WeShape Nations Institute (WENI).

His passion has helped shaped the mandate of his ministry, where he is exemplifying and building men via the triune concepts of Rulership, Dominion, and Authority.

Pastor Gideon has contributed positively to his community, through Amaya Peace Foundation (APF), a not-for-profit, organization with a vision to ensure peace building, empowerment, advocacy, capacity development, and enlightenment.

The two appointees come into the job with lots of experience in peace building and conflict resolution.

While congratulating the new appointees, the Senator expects the new Advisers to discharge their duties with integrity, transparency, and utmost fidelity to the Senatorial District, Kaduna State, and Nigeria at large.The appointments are with immediate effects