State Governors in their separate Christmas messages preach for on peace to prevail in the land and to show love to one another.
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has called on residents to consolidate on the prevailing peace in the state and urged them to be ambassadors of peace in the state.
In his Christmas message, Governor Sani said peace had returned to conflict-impacted areas like Birnin Gwari and Giwa local governments through the peace initiatives facilitated by the Peace Dialogue Group.
He added that other states were now understudying the Kaduna Peace Model in order to replicate it.
In his message to mark Christmas celebrations, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris urged Christians in the state to offer prayers during the festive period for peace to reign in the state and the country.
He also enjoined them to see Christmas as a time of showing love and forgiveness and, of course, a time for sober reflection.
Also, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for peace, love and compassion for the less privileged as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas.
In his message to the people of the state, Governor Ododo described Christmas as a joyous occasion that brings families together to celebrate boundless love and compassion reminiscent of the life of Jesus Christ.
A statement issued by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah, the governor said: “This festive season is a time to celebrate love and unity and to reflect on the eternal values of peace, hope, and selfless service that define the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State reminded Christians that Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ, signifies hope and salvation brought to the world in need of redemption.
Fintiri, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, while felicitating with citizens at Christmas, said that the world would be a better place if the values and virtues reflected by the holy birth of Christ, especially the love for one another were imbibed and practiced faithfully.
In the same vein, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulumin his message to Christian community called for unity and support for his administration’s development efforts.
Governor Zulum in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving the state’s goals outlined in the 10-Pact Agenda, 25-Year Development Plan, and 10-Year Strategic Initiatives.
Zulum called on Christians to use the spirit of the season to promote love, forgiveness and good neighbourliness.
In his Christmas message also, Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of Christ in their daily lives and foster sustainable progress and stability in the country.
Speaking to journalists after the Christmas service at the Living Faith Church in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori urged the faithful to reflect on unity, peace, and selflessness and work for the country’s sustainable progress and development.
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