Lawmaker Urges Constituents Not to Lose Hope

Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto

A member of the House of Representative representing Koko/Besse Maiyama federal constituency in Kebbi State, Hon Salisu Garba, has urged his constituents not to lose hope, stressing that there are better days ahead.

He emphasised the need for Nigerians to work hard for the country’s unity and progress in this new year.

Koko stated this in his goodwill message to the people of his constituency, state and country in general in Sokoto.

The lawmaker further urged Nigerians to endeavour to pray for those who have lost hope and those who feel despair.

According to him, “We are grateful to God for bringing us to the start of a new year in 2024, let us take a moment to reflect on the past year and give thanks to Almighty God for all his blessings.”

Koko, who is the deputy chairman, House Committee on Banking and Finance, said: “Let us look forward to 2024 with hope, faith and aspirations as God’s love and guidance are with us.”

The lawmakers also pray for continued peace and prosperity in Nigeria, saying Nigerians should ask God “to bless our country with unity, and prosperity as we surge into the New Year.

“We should also pray for continued spiritual growth in our diverse religious beliefs so that we may draw closer to Almighty God. We ask that they find strength and comfort in God’s love.”

The lawmaker noted that the scars of tragedy are still fresh, and the pain lingers, “but let us embark on this new year with a collective spirit of resilience and hope.

“The challenges we face in our communities will not define who we are, rather, our shared determination to rise above our country’s adversaries with a view to shaping our future concerns.”

He noted that the attacks by terrorists in the Northwest and other parts of the country were aimed at sowing the seeds of discord and fear and creating division among the people, “but we shall stand undeterred and united against our enemies and any force that seeks to undermine our collective peace.”