Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has urged christian communities in the state to use the period of the 2020 christmas celebration to extend hands of fellowship to adherents of other religions for the maintenance of peace and unity.
The governor made the call in a press statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on media, Mukhtar Gidado, to rejoice with christians on this year’s christmas celebration.
Bala tasked the christians to reflect on the life and times of Jesus Christ who used the whole of his life time to preach peace, honesty, love and fear of God.
According to him, these are indeed virtues that people are expected to emulate irrespective of their religious beliefs, adding that christmas period should be an opportunity for christians to cultivate the habit of love, respect and harmonious relationship with other members of the society.
He reiterated the need for mutual understanding and respect for one another as well as peaceful coexistence among other various groups.
“I want to use this auspicious occasion to on behalf of myself and the entire people of Bauchi State, extend my warm and sincere gratitude and goodwill to Christian brothers and sisters.
“As we celebrate Christmas, we should also reflect on our routine activities since the last Christmas, and to use this occasion to pray to God for better things ahead.”
