Adamawa state governor, Senator Muhammadu Jibrilla Bindow has felicitated with christian faithfuls in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
In a statement signed by his S A press and media affairs, Mr Martins Dickson, Bindow said:
We are once again in that period of the year when the Christian faithfuls from all over the world come to a momentary break to mark an act of love.
All over the world, Christmas is seen as a season of love and profound affection as well as a season of remembrance and nostalgia. It is a time when love and kindness rule the hearts of many Christians.
For the people of Adamawa state, this year’s Christmas should serve as the clarion call to heal our state with love. The outgoing year presented a huge challenge to the state on many fronts. At some point in the year, our prospects of having a developed Adamawa state were bleak as we waited for a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. It is instructive to recall that at that critical moment, Adamawa people from all faiths and ethinicity were united in love against this new and common challenge.
Our eventual triumph over our challenges is proof that if we are united in love against any hurdle, victory would be just a matter of time. As you celebrate this Christmas, we will do well to remember that our differences do not always count whenever we let love reign in our individual and collective lives. Let us always remember that when defeat stares us hard in the face we can be sure that with love victory is guaranteed.
Here in my beloved Adamawa state, we have made bold efforts to heal the land with love. We have expanded the boundaries of freedom by tightening the security network in the state. Today, our people move around freely and show love to one another. We have also worked to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood by making great efforts to build consensus among our brothers and sisters. Although we have not yet attained our optimum in building the bonds of love and unity amongst our people, our chances of success are brighter than before.
Once more may I remind our people that the task of making a new Adamawa can only be achieved when we work together as one. It is a long and arduous task that demands a sacrifice from everyone, but I have no doubt that together we will realise our goal of a new and greater Adamawa State.
Once again, I wish you all Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
