Zulum celebrates with Borno Christians, urges prayers for peaceful elections

AHMED MARI,, Maiduguri

As Christians celebrates 2022 Christmas, the Borno state Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum felicitated with Christians, especially in Borno State and urged them to pray for peaceful 2023 general elections.

Governor Babagana Zulum in his Christmas message, signed by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, appealed to all Nigerians to individually and in groups, offer special prayers to God for the 2023 elections to hold without violence in any part of the country.

“I happily felicitate with our Christian brothers and sisters in Borno State at the Christmas festival being held this weekend. In our shared creed of hospitality for which Borno has been known for, I respectfully urge celebrants, especially those with means, to extend compassionate support to relatives, neighbours and friends, with less means to enjoy the festival.”, Governor Zulum said.

Governor Zulum saud “as we know, in Borno State we are uniquely bonded by interesting instances of families, in which siblings from same parents, parents themselves and extended relatives are Christians and Muslims with the same blood in their veins. This, in addition to being fellow Nigerians, makes us one indivisible family in Borno State for which we must continue to respect each other’s beliefs.”

The statement further saud “I use this special moment to kindly urge all Nigerians, particularly religious leaders, to commit our dear country, Nigeria, in sustained prayers to God Almighty, for our resumed campaigns and upcoming elections to hold peacefully across the nation- before, during and permanently after the polls.”

“I humbly urge all Nigerians to pray for peaceful transition especially at the Presidential level, pray for all parts of our country to fully regain peace and stability, pray for our continued unity, our economy and our overall prosperity”, Zulum said in his message.