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Gov. Yusuf felicitates Kano Christian community at Christmas

Mr Yusuf wished the Christians a joyful Christmas celebration.

• December 25, 2025
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in the state and across Nigeria on the celebration of Christmas 2025.

He described the season as a period of love, sacrifice, unity, and peaceful coexistence.

In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Thursday, Mr Yusuf said Christmas offered an important opportunity for reflection on the enduring values of peace, tolerance, compassion, and selfless service to humanity.

He urged Christians in the state to use the festive period to canvass for peace, unity, and collective progress.

Calling on all the residents to live together in mutual respect and understanding, Mr Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of all the citizens.

According to him, it is with a view to ensuring an atmosphere where everyone can freely practice their faith in peace.

Mr Yusuf wished the Christians a joyful Christmas celebration even as he prayed for a peaceful and prosperous New Year for all residents of the state.

He also advised motorists to strictly observe traffic rules throughout the festive period and beyond to ensure safety on the roads.
( NAN)

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