During a Christian concert in Minna, Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago, who is a Muslim, stepped onto the stage and sang gospel songs, including the refrain “I’m born again.” The governor’s participation was noted by observers as an unusual public display of inter‑faith engagement.
Bago’s appearance alongside worshippers drew attention from attendees and media alike, highlighting the governor’s willingness to join a religious event that is not aligned with his own faith.
The concert, held in the state capital of Minna, featured a program of Christian worship music. Bago’s decision to sing onstage marked a rare instance of a Muslim political leader taking part in a Christian gathering in the region.
Niger State, located in north‑central Nigeria, has a majority Muslim population but also a significant Christian minority. Inter‑faith interactions such as this are occasionally reported in the country’s diverse religious landscape.
The incident was reported by Punch Nigeria, which highlighted the governor’s unexpected performance at the concert.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>