CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
BY ALHAJI IBRAHIM HARUNA, THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, IJUMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KOGI STATE
DECEMBER 25, 2024
My esteemed people of Ijumu Local Government,
As the year 2024 draws to a close, it is with immense joy and gratitude that I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to you all on behalf of myself, my family, and the entire leadership of Ijumu Local Government.
Christmas is a season of reflection and celebration, as we commemorate the humble, symbolic, and divine birth of Jesus Christ. It is also a time to embrace His enduring message of hope, compassion, salvation, reconciliation, forgiveness, and peace. The hymns and songs that resonate during this festive season inspire courage, aspiration, and a renewed commitment to building a society where every son and daughter of Ijumu is treated equally, with dignity and virtue.
In this light, I must acknowledge the exemplary leadership of our Servant Leader, mentor, and the people’s Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, whose dedication to the well-being and development of our state has been a pillar of strength and inspiration.
As we prepare to welcome the New Year, let us take a moment to give thanks to Almighty God for His abundant blessings upon us as individuals, as a Local Government, and as a state under the guidance of a pragmatic and God-fearing leader, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
I am deeply grateful for the support and prayers of the good people of Ijumu since you entrusted me with the mandate as your Executive Chairman. Over the past three months, we have worked tirelessly to deliver and translate into practical on our campaign promises encapsulated in the IDERA DE AGENDA. Our progress has been made possible with your Cooperation. We appreciate your support for the progress achieved so far in key areas of security, policies, and innovative developments. We restate our commitment to the safety of lives and properties of our people and to ushering in developmental projects that will drastically improve the socioeconomic status of our dear Local Government. We thank you for your understanding in adapting to the key policies and regulations of our administration, which are designed to foster peace, unity, and growth. We remain resolute in building a better Ijumu Local Government for all.
However, this season of joy and goodwill presents an opportunity for us to foster peace, unity, and mutual understanding. Let us shun tendencies that seek to divide us and instead, embrace love, harmony, and shared purpose.
As your servant leader, I remain committed to promoting inclusivity and progress in Ijumu. I encourage us all to extend a helping hand to those in need, sharing not just resources but also the hope and support required to uplift one another. Together, let us rise and build the Ijumu of our dreams—an Ijumu marked by progress, unity, and impact.
May this Christmas bring joy to our hearts, and may the New Year usher in prosperity, health, and success for all.
God bless Ijumu Local Government.
God bless Kogi State.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in advance!
E-Signed,
ALHAJI IBRAHIM HARUNA
Executive Chairman, Ijumu Local Government
December 25, 2024
