Uba Sani at Christmas Carol Preaches Peace

John Shiklam in Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has advised well-meaning residents of the state to checkmate the antics of ethnic and religious bigots promoting divisive tendencies.

The governor’s spokesperson, Ibraheem Musa, in a statement, said Sani spoke at a Christmas Carol, organised by the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which held on Sunday evening at the ECWA Good-news, Narayi High Cost, Kaduna.

Musa, said the governor called for peaceful coexistence, love and unity among Christians and Muslims for progress and development.

According to the statement, the governor noted that there couldn’t be development without peace and harmony.

“He expressed happiness that residents of Kaduna now live freely without intimidation on the basis of tribal or religious affiliations.

“He lamented that Kaduna State witnessed a lot of setbacks as a result of ethnic and religious bigotry, which had divided the state along ethno-religious lines because of selfish interests.

“The governor restated his commitment to run an-inclusive administration that is anchored on justice and fairness, by carrying everyone along,” the statement said.

The governor further explained that, he attended the Christmas Carol to celebrate with Christians because when he took the oath of office, he promised to treat everyone equally, irrespective of their religious, tribal, or political affiliations.