Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has called for unity among citizens while spekaing at the 2025 Christmas carol organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government. He attended this year’s carol in fulfilment of his promise last year.
The event, attended by various Christian denominations, took place at the Umaru Yarádua Conference Centre, where prayers were offered, and various choristers sang songs.
It is worth recalling that the governor had attended last year’s Kaduna Unity Christmas carol at ECWA Goodnews Church, Narayi High Cost, where he promised to attend subsequent editions until the end of his tenure in office.
Speaking at the event on Sunday, Governor Sani noted that this was the third time he had shared in the ”sacred moment with the Christian family in our dear state.”
“On each occasion, I am reminded with renewed clarity that faith remains one of the most enduring bridges to unity, healing, and
collective progress in our society.”
The governor noted that Christmas is not just the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ but ”a season that speaks, gently yet powerfully, of love, sacrifice, humility, compassion, and selfless service.”
”These virtues transcend religious boundaries and speak directly to our shared humanity. Christmas challenges us not merely to rejoice, but to live differently; to become better neighbours, fairer leaders, and more compassionate citizens,” he added.
According to the governor, he attended the Christmas carol by choice, conviction, and commitment, adding that such gatherings ”renew hope and reconnect us to the timeless values that bind us together as a people.”
”I stand before you not merely as your governor, but as a fellow citizen; one who seeks renewed inspiration at a season of profound meaning for Christians across the world,” he said.
While appreciating religious leaders and the faithful across Kaduna State, the governor noted that their ”prayers, counsel, and steadfast commitment to peace have played a vital role in sustaining stability in our state.”
”In moments of tension and uncertainty, you chose restraint over reaction, dialogue over division, unity over suspicion, and peace over provocation. These choices matter”, he stressed.
The governor argued that these choices ”are shaping a more hopeful present and laying the foundations for a more secure and harmonious future for our people.”
He further pointed out that hosting the Christmas Carol symbolises openness, inclusion, and progress, maintaining that ”let Kaduna continue to stand as a model; a place where faith builds bridges, diversity fuels progress, and unity secures our shared future.”
