By; MOHAMMED KAWU, Bauchi
Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has enjoined Christians in the state to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ who admonished his followers to imbibe the fear of God, peace, honesty and love for one another.
Abubakar in a goodwill message to mark this year’s Easter celebration, also charged Christians to be good ambassadors of their religion.
“As we are witnessing this year’s lent period, let me call on our Christian brothers and sisters to put into practice the lessons of the let which teaches patience and self-denial from evil acts and its associates in the society”, he said.
Governor Abubakar similarly extended his government’s message of goodwill to the people of the state, and appealed for sober reflection and self-evaluation by all.
Henoted that with challenges of insurgency, insecurity, kidnappings and economic recession and lack of jobs currently ravaging the nation, the state and the country need prayers to overcome those challenges that retarded development.
According to him, the challenges have no religion, tribe, or political party inclinations, saying the nation must now get it right as it cannot afford to be divided on account of religious or ethnic affiliations.
Abubakar appealed to the people of the state to bury their ethnic, religious or political differences to imbibe the spirit of love for one another, forgiveness, and mutual respect, and see ourselves as one and the same people irrespective of their different backgrounds.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the maintenance of law and order, assuring that necessary measures have been taken to ensure peaceful celebration of the Easter in the state.
He however warned that government will not condone any act that will cause civil disturbance, as any person or group of persons found to be involved in such acts under any guise will be made to face full wrath of the law.
