25/12/2023
Rep. Abdullahi Idris Garba - AIG sends Christmas message to Nigerians
The member representing Kontagora/Wushishi/Mariga/Mashegu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba (Jagaban Kontagora), has felicitated with Christian faithful and all Nigerians as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Hon. Abdullahi, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and forwarded to Gulmawuya, lauded Nigerians for their resilience in the face of the challenges facing the nation.
He urged them to pray for improvement in the social, political and economic condition of the country in the New Year.
The Chairman House Committee on Aviation also called on Nigerians to make it part of their New Year resolutions to play their constitutional roles by ensuring peace, unity and progress of our nation.
Hon. Abdullahi said all hands must be on deck as citizens of Nigeria to ensure that they all play their vital role in fostering the economic development of Nigeria.
“I wish all Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
“I want to call on Christians in particular and Nigerians in general to emulate the virtues of Christ, who through self-sacrifice brought salvation to humanity.
“This is a time for us to be our brother’s keeper, extend our generosity to one another and ensure that the less-privileged among us are not left out of the ensuing merriment,” he stated.
He prayed for journey mercies for as many Nigerians that would have to travel during the period.
The member also urged the police and other security agencies to be alive to their responsibilities and ensure that the lives and property of Nigerians were fully secured at all times.
“The security agencies must of necessity redouble their efforts to ensure that the Christmas and New Year celebrations are observed peacefully across the country,” he stated.