The governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Christmas and urged that the season be used to pray for peace in Nigeria.
The governor, in a message, saluted the Christian community in the state saying for 2,000 years, Christmas has symbolised hope and goodwill.
He said Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose message of faith, tolerance and compassion echoes through the ages.
“Jesus Christ has been described as the Prince of Peace. Let us all use this holy moment to pray for peace in our land, and to commit to do our utmost for peace in our communities,” he said.
He added that with faith in God, the people should work together to create a state of harmony where everybody can thrive, without fear or rancour.
“Let us pray for our country, and let us all work for its progress and security,” he said.
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