By Mohammed Baba Busu
Gov. Umaru Bago has congratulated Christians in Niger, Nigeria and the world on the Christmas celebration in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
In a Christmas and New Year message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor stated that the Christmas celebration, which was of immense significance to Christians, called for deeper reflections on love, humility, goodwill, and being hopeful.
He enjoins them to use the period to strengthen their faith in God and continue to pray for the peace and prosperity of Niger State in particular and Nigeria in general.
On the New Year celebration, the governor tasked all the residents of the state to renew their trust in God, be positive, and more committed to being responsible citizens.
According to Bago, his administration is also working tirelessly to deliver good governance for the realisation of the New Niger agenda.
He expressed optimism that the year 2026 would be remarkable and more fulfilling, as his administration is intentional about breaking new ground that would ensure sustained dividends of democracy and engender rapid socio-economic development of the state.
While wishing the people a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year celebrations, urged all the residents to be security cautious and provide prompt intelligence on any suspicious individuals or activities to security agencies.(NAN)