A Christmas Message of Hope, Love, and Peace from ALGON National President, Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal Yandaki
Damenews 
In a heartfelt Christmas message, Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal Yandaki, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), extended warm greetings and felicitations to the residents of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments and Area Councils, as well as to all Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Hon. Yandaki emphasized the profound significance of Christmas, highlighting the values that Jesus Christ embodied: love, compassion, kindness, and selflessness. He urged everyone to remember the millions of rural dwellers facing hardships such as poverty, disease, hunger, and social insecurity.
Reflecting on recent events, Hon. Yandaki expressed his condolences to the families affected by the palliative mishaps in Okija, Ibadan, and Abuja. He appreciated the goodwill of donors and encouraged others to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ, especially during this season.
Addressing the challenges confronting the nation, particularly at the grassroots level, Hon. Yandaki called for a proactive and inclusive approach to addressing hunger and delivering services within limited resources. He stressed the importance of decentralizing the dividends of democracy to benefit the vulnerable majority residing in communities.
Hon. Yandaki also urged the public to rely on God’s help while committing to visible and impactful hard work. He encouraged everyone to rekindle their commitment to the values that unite them as a people and to pray for the less privileged, the vulnerable, and those affected by insecurity and economic hardship.
As the 12th ALGON National President, Hon. Yandaki pledged to promote a sustainable culture of advocacy aimed at formalizing social security in local government areas to cater to the needs of the rural populace. He committed to building on the gains recorded by past leaders to create a strong, development-driven community that respects the rights of all individuals.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Yandaki urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and to continue living exemplary lives that inspire shared diversity. He wished everyone a joyous Christmas, filled with peace and prosperity, and extended his blessings to Nigeria.
