Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe state has called on Nigerians to pray for peaceful conduct of 2019 general elections in the state and the country at large.
Dankwambo, who made the call on Tuesday in his 2019 New Year message to the people of the state, enjoined the indigenes and other residents to live in peace with one another.
“No meaningful progress can ever be achieved without peace and tranquillity. On our part, my administration would not abdicate its responsibility of protecting the lives and property of its citizens,” he said.
The governor also pledged to continue supporting security agencies to combat all forms of criminal activities in the state.
He also called on people of the state to begin the New Year with renewed vigour, determination and resolute commitment to contribute positively to the development of the state.
He further assured that his administration would continue to operate an open door policy predicated on the principles of justice, equity and fair play.
Governor Dankwambo urged the Christian faithful to learn from the lessons of Christmas, which exhibits sacrifice, selflessness and love for each other irrespective of religious and ethnic differences, “this should be the yardstick that should guide us to build a prosperous state worthy of emulation.”
He said: “We must not forget that all of us are created by Allah and should learn to cultivate harmonious relationship with each other.
“I also congratulate all of us on the occasion of the New Year 2019 and urge us to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, understanding, hard work, sincerity and honesty in all our dealings.”
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