FIC Report (Benue State) – The State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Benue State Directorate, Comrade Mark Dewua, has extended warm Christmas goodwill to the people of Benue State, urging them to embrace love, peace, and responsible living during the festive season.
In a Christmas message released to mark the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Comrade Dewua described Christmas as a season that symbolizes love, hope, sacrifice, and renewed faith, noting that it offers an opportunity for citizens to recommit to the values of unity, compassion, and selflessness.
He called on the people of Benue State to show kindness to one another, particularly to the vulnerable, the elderly, and those in need, stressing that the season should be used to strengthen tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence within communities.
The NOA State Director also appealed to residents to celebrate responsibly by remaining law-abiding, security-conscious, and health-conscious, emphasizing that the joy of the season should not be marred by actions that could endanger lives or property.
Reaffirming the agency’s mandate, Comrade Dewua stated that the National Orientation Agency remains committed to promoting national values, civic responsibility, and positive behavioural change across the state, adding that collective effort is key to building a peaceful, united, and prosperous Benue State.
He wished the people of the state a joyous Christmas celebration and a New Year filled with hope, good health, and greater opportunities.
Comrade Dewua concluded by wishing all residents a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Signed
VERONICA AZEMBA
For Head of Center FIC Makurdi
