By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
The Jigawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his sustained efforts at improving national security, which it said ensured a peaceful and crime-free Christmas celebration across the country, including Jigawa State.
The association also confirmed the full receipt of two trucks of rice provided by the Federal Government as Christmas palliatives to Christians in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Chairman of CAN, Very Rev. Fr. Maurice Koli Hassan, and made available to TRUTHS FINDER in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
According to the statement, the rice intervention was part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which the association described as a practical demonstration of national unity, inclusiveness and justice.
“On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Jigawa State chapter, and the entire Christian community in the state, I sincerely express our profound gratitude to His Excellency, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his tireless, seasoned and unflinching support to the Christian community,” the statement read.
CAN specifically praised the President’s commitment to tackling security challenges nationwide, noting that the improved security situation enabled Christians to celebrate Christmas peacefully without fear or disruption.
“The enhanced security measures put in place by the Federal Government under President Tinubu resulted in a peaceful, orderly and crime-free Christmas celebration in Jigawa State and other parts of the country,” the association stated.
The statement further confirmed that the two trucks of rice sent by the Federal Government were received in full and had been equitably distributed to Christian faithful across the state ahead of the Christmas festivities.
“Christmas is a sacred annual celebration commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity. It is a season of love, peace and sharing. We pray that God grants Mr President good health, wisdom and strength to continue steering the affairs of the nation towards a better Nigeria,” CAN added.
The association also expressed appreciation to the Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, FCA, for his support and goodwill to the Christian community, describing him as a father to all residents irrespective of religious or ethnic differences.
“He has continued to promote peace, tolerance and unity, which have made Jigawa one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. May God preserve and reward him for his commitment to good governance and harmony among indigenes and non-indigenes,” the statement noted.
CAN equally acknowledged the philanthropic gesture of Hajiya Halima Suleiman Zakari for donating 50 bags of 50kg rice to Christian widows in her constituency, describing the act as timely and compassionate.
“Her kindness has brought smiles to the faces of widows during the festive season. We pray that God blesses and rewards her abundantly,” the association added
