From Pulpit to Precision: Bishop Kukah Marks 49 Years of Priesthood by Weaving Hope with the Launch of ‘Tabitha Stitches’


-By Ruben Mario Brodrick 

​Celebrating nearly half a century of unwavering service to God and humanity, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah—the visionary founder of The Kukah Centre and a pillar of the National Peace Committee—marked his 49th priestly ordination anniversary this Friday, December 19, 2025, with a transformative gift to his Sokoto diocese. 

Rather than a ceremony centered on his own milestones, the Bishop turned the spotlight onto the youth of the region with the official unveiling of Tabitha Stitches, a premier Youth Sewing Institute designed to bridge the gap between faith and economic empowerment. 

This initiative represents a profound shift from traditional charity toward sustainable dignity, offering young people the tools to master a craft that provides not just a livelihood, but a sense of pride in a challenging world.

​The Institute is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, Tabitha—also known as Dorcas—a devoted disciple in the Acts of the Apostles who was renowned for her exceptional skill as a seamstress and her boundless heart for the poor. By channeling the spirit of Acts 9:36-43, Bishop Kukah has established a center where the needle and thread become instruments of grace, mirroring Tabitha’s ancient mission of providing warmth and comfort to widows and the needy. 

This choice of patroness serves as a vital reminder that the Bishop’s 49-year journey has been defined by the belief that true faith is most powerful when it is practiced in the marketplace and the workshop, meeting the visceral, real-world needs of the community.

​The launch was far from a symbolic gesture; it was a call to immediate action, as the facility hummed with the vibrant energy of machines already in full operation. Demonstrating his characteristic blend of spiritual leadership and practical wit, the Bishop has already invited the community to participate in the Institute’s success by placing their holiday commissions, ensuring that the students are immediately integrated into the local economy.

 As Tabitha Stitches begins its journey, it stands as a living monument to Bishop Kukah’s enduring legacy—a testament to the fact that after nearly five decades of priesthood, his commitment to sewing seeds of peace, skill, and self-reliance remains as sharp and focused as ever.

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