By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas.
In a message issued in Kano on Wednesday, Yusuf rejoiced with Christians “who, by the bountiful mercies and favour of Almighty Allah, are preserved to witness yet another moment of celebration.”
The message which is contained in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, quoted the governor as urging Christians in the state to embrace the spirit of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, “as they relish the season.”
He donated N20 million to “selected Christian groups for the celebration of the 2024 Christmas in the state.”
He emphasized the need to strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, foster unity, and stimulate love in spite of diversities, “as that’s the only driving force to progress in the country.”
He reminded the residents of the state to reflect on the enduring spirit of humanity, love, honesty, kindness and forgiveness that Jesus Christ preached and inculcated as they imbibe the messages and lessons of the scripture.
Yusuf reiterated his commitment to fulfill his campaign promises such as provision of social and infrastructure development that improved the people’s condition of living.
He specifically mentioned the state of emergency on education which he declared to address the deplorable state of education infrastructure and which he said, was being reversed.
He assured that the sector would continue to attract priority attention.
Yusuf also revealed his administration’s quality attention and deployment of significant resources on the health population of the state.
He particularly mentioned the reactivation of routine immunization, resuscitation of maternal health and Multiple Micro nutrients Supplements centres to reduce the ugly trend of malnutrition in the state.
The governor urged the residents of the state to continue to support the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) administration and shun any activities that could provoke unrest or security threat in the state.
He said his administration would confront any attempt by unscrupulous elements to frustrate the enduring peace in the state.
He said government is working with all security agencies “to deal ruthlessly with any group or individual plotting to test the strength of this administration.”