Niger State Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, has heartily rejoiced with Christendom on the occasion of the 2023 Christmas celebration.
In his Christmas massage signed and made available to newsmen by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi Kuta, Comrade Yakubu Garba called on Christians to use the yuletide period for sober reflection and to show love and care to each other as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
He urged Christians to imbibe the teachings and virtues of Jesus Christ, whose birth was the reason for the celebration.
"I congratulate fellow Nigerlites and Nigerians, especially Christendom, on the occasion of this year's Christmas celebration. Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ is yearly, but his teachings and virtues are worth more emulating and imbibing in our daily routines," said the Deputy Governor.
He further observed that the life of Jesus Christ symbolised love, unity, patience, and sacrifices, adding that our challenges are unarguably surmountable if we can take lessons from what he (Jesus) lived for.
Comrade Yakubu Garba also called on all to use the period to fervently pray for peaceful coexistence amongst the people of the state and the country as a whole.
The Deputy Governor prayed for a peaceful Christmas and New Year 2024 celebration while urging all Nigerlites to come together and key into Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, led by the administration, in achieving the New Niger Agenda for the betterment of the people.
Comrade Yakubu Garba prayed for peace and unity in the state and the country at large, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2024 in advance.