Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Friday urged Christian faithful in the state to imbibe the essence of Christmas, noting that the period was a reminder of God’s love for humanity.
Yahaya said this in a press statement in Gombe to felicitate with the Christian community in the state on the occasion of this year’s Christmas.
In his goodwill message made available to newsmen by Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli, the Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, the governor urged Christian faithful to, in the spirit of Christmas, love one another.
“On this significant occasion of Christmas, I extend my best wishes to the Christian community and the entire people of the state.
“This period reminds us of God’s love for humanity and the need to uphold the virtues of compassion, tolerance and love.
“It also provides an opportunity for reinforcement of unity of purpose, bond of brotherhood and dedication in service to God and humanity as exemplified by Jesus Christ,” said the governor.
Yahaya also enjoined Christian faithful and the entire people of the state to remain steadfast in prayers against all the challenges bedevilling the state and humanity in general.
“We are, indeed, in a trying moment but I am optimistic that with collective commitment, sacrifice and by turning to God through prayers we shall overcome all the trials and emerge stronger,” Yahaya said. (NAN)
