Yobe
Buni Spreads Christmas Cheer to 7,000 Vulnerable Christian Families in Yobe
Buni Spreads Christmas Cheer to 7,000 Vulnerable Christian Families in Yobe
By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has once again demonstrated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance by distributing tonnes of food items to 7,000 Christian households and vulnerable individuals across the state to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The distribution exercise was flagged off on Wednesday night in Damaturu. Representing the governor, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Mohammed Goje, said the intervention was designed to ease the burden on families and enable them to celebrate the festive season with dignity.
According to Dr Goje, each beneficiary household received an enhanced food package comprising rice, spaghetti, cooking oil and semolina flour.
Dr Goje explained that they carefully selected the items to support both Christmas and New Year festivities.
He conveyed Governor Buni’s message, urging members of the Christian community to continue to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding, while also praying for the sustained progress and development of Yobe State and Nigeria at large.
Speaking at the event, the State Focal Person on Christian Pilgrimage to Jerusalem (CPJ), Mr Emmanuel Degubi, praised the governor for what he described as consistent and inclusive leadership. He noted that the gesture reflected Governor Buni’s commitment to governing the state without discrimination based on religion or political affiliation.
Mr Degubi further acknowledged that the Buni administration has continued to support the Christian community, not only during festive periods but also in times of emergency and hardship.
He cited regular assistance during annual religious observances such as Good Friday, as well as support extended to Christian communities in border areas, including those close to the Niger Republic.
The distribution exercise added to a series of social welfare initiatives by the Yobe State Government aimed at strengthening peaceful coexistence and ensuring that vulnerable citizens are not left out during significant national and religious celebrations.