By Ude Ogbonnaya Israel
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bauchi State Chapter, Rev. Dr. Abraham Damina Dimeus, has urged Christians to remain security conscious as they celebrate the Christmas season, stressing the need for vigilance amid emerging security concerns.
Speaking during the 2025 CAN Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at First Baptist Church, Yandoka Road, Dimeus reminded worshippers that Christmas should be celebrated joyfully but responsibly, with deliberate efforts to safeguard communities and report suspicious activities promptly.
He emphasized that maintaining peace and order requires collective action, noting that Christians must stay aware of their surroundings and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property during the festive period.
Dimeus, in his message titled “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All,” also encouraged the faithful to embrace peaceful coexistence, urging Christians to celebrate harmoniously with Muslims and people of goodwill across Bauchi State.
He highlighted the biblical call for believers to be peacemakers, emphasizing that unity, mutual respect, and acts of love are essential ingredients for sustaining harmony, especially in a diverse society such as Bauchi State.
The CAN Chairman used the platform to remind the congregation of the hope Christmas represents, calling on Christians to share the message of Christ’s love and salvation with others during the festive season.
Representing Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed at the event, the Senior Special Assistant on Religious Affairs (Christian), Pastor Zakka Luka Magaji, conveyed the governor’s appreciation to the Christian community for their prayers, cooperation, and unwavering support.
Governor Mohammed, through his representative, acknowledged the role of spiritual backing in sustaining his administration’s achievements, affirming that many successes recorded since 2019 were strengthened by the prayers of Christians across the state.
He assured the gathering of his continued commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to all residents without discrimination, calling for sustained cooperation and support from the Christian community as his administration approaches its final phase.
Pastor Magaji, speaking further in his personal remarks, praised the governor’s inclusive leadership style, noting that Bauchi State has become a true reflection of unity, peace, and ethnic and religious harmony under the current administration.
He appealed to Christians to intensify prayers for a God-fearing leader who will sustain the atmosphere of peace, progress, and inclusivity currently enjoyed, stressing that continuity is essential to preserving the state’s stable and crisis-free environment.
The Christmas Carol featured soul-lifting hymns and presentations from various choral groups drawn from different churches across Bauchi State, creating an atmosphere of celebration as the Christian community prepared for the 2025 Christmas season.
