Christmas message by Sir Ahmadu Bello (Sardaunan Sokoto) in 1959

Christmas message by Sir Ahmadu Bello (Sardaunan Sokoto) in 1959

Christmas message by Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan Sokoto, and Premier of the Northern Region delivered in a radio broadcast on Thursday, December 24, 1959.

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”We are people of many different races, tribes and religions, who are knit
together by common history, common interests and common ideals.

“Our diversity may be great but the things that unite us are stronger than the things that divide us. On an occasion like this, I
always remind people about our firmly rooted policy on religious tolerance. Families of all creeds and colours can rely
on these assurances.

“We have no intention of favouring one religion at the expense of another. Subject to the overriding need to preserve law and order, we determine that everyone should have absolute liberty to practice his beliefs.

“It is befitting on this momentous day, on behalf of my ministers and myself, to send a special word of gratitude to all Christian missions.

“Let me conclude this with a personal message. I extend my greetings to all our people who are Christians on this great
feast day. Let us forget the difference in our religion and remember the common brotherhood before God, by dedicating
ourselves afresh to the great tasks which lie before us.”

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