Gov. Buni salutes Yobeans for tolerance and peaceful co-existence

Gov. Buni salutes Yobeans for tolerance and peaceful co-existence

By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has saluted members of the various religious and ethnic groups for their sustained tolerance and peaceful co-existence since the state was created in 1992.

According to him, the people’s tolerance and resilience to the Boko Haram insurgency have strengthened peacebuilding and the security of life and property across the state.

Buni spoke on Monday in Damaturu, when members of the Yobe State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Damaturu.

The governor congratulated the Christian communities in the state and across the country on the celebration of Christmas.

Buni described the season as one that reinforces the values of love, sacrifice, unity, and peaceful coexistence among the state’s communities.

He stressed that peace remains the foundation of meaningful development and freedom of religious practice, stating, “Societies engulfed in crises often struggle not only with development but also with the freedom to practice their religion without being intimidated.”

Buni assured that his administration will continue to promote peace and tolerance for the growth and development of the state, revealing that the government will construct 25 kilometres of township roads in Damaturu to improve commuting in the metropolis.

Earlier, the State CAN Chairman, Bishop Yohana Audu, commended the Governor for running an all-inclusive government.

“This has placed the state on a steady path of development anchored on peace, harmony and mutual

Bishop Yohana noted that the core message of Christmas is peace, love and reconciliation, which are reflected in Governor Buni’s style of governance.

He said the Buni administration has appointed members of CAN into various positions and allocated seats for the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.

The Chairman of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly, Rev. Garba Idi, also commended the Governor for giving the Christian faithful a sense of belonging and inclusion.