Yuletide: Idris Urges Kebbi Residents To Be Hopeful Of Economic Transformation
From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
As Christians in Nigeria joins their the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, Gov. Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians as they celebrate Christmas and prepare to usher in the New Year.
In a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, he stated that the governor described the yuletide season as a period of joy, reflection, fervent prayers, and the sharing of love and kindness among citizens, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences.
He said the season also provided an opportunity for Nigerians to pray for divine intervention in the affairs of Kebbi State and the nation, expressing confidence that God remained firmly in control of Nigeria’s destiny.
He noted that Nigeria’s multi-religious and multi-ethnic composition was a divine design meant to strengthen unity, peaceful coexistence, and national cohesion, and urged citizens to continue to promote tolerance and mutual understanding as foundations for sustainable development.
The governor called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, resolute, and confident that the country would witness improved economic and social conditions in the near future, adding that such optimism was anchored on the collective efforts of all tiers of government to enhance the living standards of the people.
Gov Idris reaffirmed the commitment of his administration and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to steering Kebbi State and the nation towards greater heights, citing achievements recorded in infrastructural development, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, and social empowerment in the past two years.
The Governor underscored the importance of unity and cooperation among Nigerians, describing them as critical ingredients for economic recovery and national prosperity.
He also appealed to affluent citizens to extend support to the less privileged, noting that such acts of compassion would promote peace, harmony, and collective progress across Kebbi State and the country.
The governor expressed appreciation to the people of Kebbi State for their continued support and cooperation, assuring them of his resolve to justify the confidence reposed in his administration.
