Dambam LG Chairman gifts N400,000 to Christian Community for Christmas
By Mohammed Kaka
As Christians across the globe celebrate the 2024 Christmas, the executive Chairman, Dambam Local Government Area, Honourable Yakubu Garba Tela (wakilin kare Karen Misau) has disbursed the sum of N400,000 to Christian Community through the Christian Association of Nigeria as gifts.
Tela announced the donation when he interacted with the Executives of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in his office.
He also called on the Christians to continue to pray for peaceful coexistence within their communities and the entire local government area.
Honourable Tela explained that the donation is in line with his campaign promises to help the citizens during important celebrations and occasions.
He further appealed to Christians to continue to coexist peacefully with other religious adherents as well as avoid dangerous driving before, during and even after the festivities.
Honourable Tela pointed out that Governor Bala Mohammed of the state has been advising them as local government chairmen to ensure maintainance of peace and cordial relationship between all religions.
He called on the CAN Executives to ensure equitable distribution of the cash donation to enable the beneficiaries celebrate the Christmas comfortably.
“On behalf of my Executives, management and staff, we congratulate you on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration, happy Christmas and prosperous New year in advance”, he said.