Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, who is Muslim, has attracted attention after joining Christian worshippers on stage and singing gospel songs during the eighth edition of SHOUT, an annual Christian concert organised by House On The Rock Minna.
In videos from the event, Bago enthusiastically joined the congregation in singing “I’m a New Creation,” including the words, “I’m a new creation, I’m born again, old things have passed away.” He also participated in other Christian songs during the gathering.
The governor attended the concert alongside his deputy, Yakubu Garba, and other members of the Niger State Executive Council. Reports say he used the occasion to emphasize religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and the right of people to worship according to their faith.
The moment has generated conversation online, particularly because Bago is a practising Muslim singing lyrics associated with Christian salvation.