Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has congratulated the Christian faithful as they celebrate the Christmas festival today.
Buni in his Christmas message via his Spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, thanked God for the improved peace and security in the state saying, people now move freely pursuing their legitimate businesses.
He urged the faithful to use the occasion to pray for more peace, security and prosperity for the state and country.
“We should build and promote more peace and peaceful coexistence for the development of the state”, Buni said.
The Governor who also hosted the state branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN urged religious leaders to preach peace, love and justice.
“We should spread the message of love because we are all created and loved by God.
“All the scriptures preach and promote peace, we should therefore be our brother’s keepers,” the Governor said.
Leader of the delegation, Prof. John Onyema, commended Governor Buni for the sense of belonging given to Christians and Nigerians from other states resident in Yobe.
“You have demonstrated true leadership and supported everyone in the state without recourse to religious and ethnic backgrounds.
“We appreciate your developmental strides of providing services and projects enjoyed by everyone in the state”, Prof. Onyema said.
