Christmas: Gov. Mohammed calls for mutual respect, peaceful co-existence
By Idris Ayinde
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called for mutual respect and peaceful co-existence among the citizenry of the state amid Christmas and new year celebrations.
Mohammed made the call in a goodwill message to the people of the state on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration made available by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity on Wednesday.
The governor urged all and sundry to also learn to live with one another harmoniously irrespective of their political, cultural and religious differences.
“Jesus Christ had throughout his lifetime preached peace, honesty, love for one another and above all the fear of God. It is these virtues that people irrespective of their religious belief are enjoined to imbibe and put into practice.
“While we celebrate the event with meditation and happiness, we should also reflect seriously on our routine and spiritual deeds in the last one year and pray to God for better and prosperous years ahead.
“The primary responsibility of any government is to ensure security of lives and property of its citizens, the state government is collaborating with security agencies to address real and perceived threats to security of lives and property of the citizenry.
“Pursuant to this, the Government is providing logistics and other support to the security agencies for effective and efficient operation,” he said.
Mohammed explained that his administration is not unmindful of the current economic hardship experienced by the generality of the people of the country adding that he is doing everything possible to ameliorate the situation for the people of the state.
According to him, his government has been providing palliative items to bring succor to the people, promising not to relent in that regard.
He further called on the people of the state to continue to exercise patience, while his administration worked toward ending the hardship.
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