Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has charged Christians in the state to uphold the tenets of love, sacrifice and tolerance as symbolised by Jesus Christ, as they joined their counterpart the world over to celebrate the 2022 Christmas.
Yahaya, who gave the charge in a felicitation message, enjoined Christians in Gombe state and all Nigerians alike, to sustain their abiding faith in God and maintain peace, unity and virtues that promote the progress of the state and the country.
The governor urged the populace to renew their commitment to God and to their daily prayers, which he claimed had a significant impact on the social order, harmony, and stability.
In his words, “On this significant occasion of Christmas, I extend my best wishes to the Christian community and all citizens of the country. This period reminds us of the need to uphold the virtues of love, selflessness and tolerance. I call on all of us, to reflect on the lessons of the season which presents an opportunity to love and to share.”
While assuring of his administration’s commitment to continue to initiate and execute policies and programmes that will promote unity and peaceful coexistence, the Governor urged the people to use the period to pray for peace, progress and prosperity of the state and the country as well as for the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections.
