Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has called on residents of the state to celebrate Christmas with joy, gratitude, and a strong sense of responsibility, stressing that safety and peace must remain paramount during the festive period.
In his Christmas broadcast on Thursday, in Wukari council, the governor said the season offers an opportunity for reflection on love, sacrifice, hope, and peace, as well as a time to strengthen unity among families, communities, and the people of Taraba State.
He urged citizens to conduct themselves responsibly in their homes, on the roads, in markets, places of worship, and other public spaces, noting that celebrations should never endanger lives or disrupt public peace.
Governor Kefas reassured residents that the state government has placed security at the top of its priorities, announcing that security agencies have been fully deployed across the state.
According to him, the agencies are working in collaboration with community leaders, traditional institutions, and local vigilance groups to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free festive season.
He called on the public to cooperate with security personnel by remaining law-abiding, staying vigilant, and promptly reporting any suspicious activities.
Addressing farmers, traders, workers, youths, women, elders, and children, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, creating opportunities for prosperity, and maintaining Taraba as a peaceful state where residents can work, worship, and conduct business without fear.
The governor also encouraged residents to use the Christmas season to forgive, reconcile, support the vulnerable, and show kindness to one another irrespective of tribe, religion, or social status, emphasizing that peace is a collective responsibility.
While wishing the people of Taraba State a peaceful, safe, and joyful Christmas, he expressed hope that the New Year will bring greater unity, renewed hope and continued progress to the state and the nation.
