Christmas: Gombe governor preaches unity, tolerance

Gov Yahaya, Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has called on Christians to uphold the legacy of love, tolerance and good neighbourliness as they celebrate the 2019 Christmas just as he felicitated with the Christian community in the state and the country at large on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration.

In a felicitation message, Inuwa Yahaya 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.

He charged the people to rededicate themselves and remain steadfast in prayers, which he said have an immense impact on the peace, unity and stability of the society.

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He stated that ” 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 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 contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Governor.