23/12/2025
DEAR VIBRANT YOUTHS OF ADAMAWA STATE: THE REAL ENGINES OF OUR TOMORROW!
As Christmas and New Year roll in with all the jollof, rice, and chicken vibes, let's celebrate smartly amid the security realities we all know too well. Plan your movements like a pro footballer—avoid late-night solo adventures on lonely roads, especially in rural spots where "surprise guests" might show up uninvited. Stick to well-lit areas in Yola or your towns, travel in groups (safety in numbers, no be joke!), and let family know your itinerary. If you're heading to church services or crossover nights, go early and bounce before darkness turns the party sour—NSCDC don deploy plenty personnel to watch our backs, so cooperate with them. No unnecessary show-off with gadgets or cash; keep am low-key so Santa no go deliver unwanted drama. Enjoy the festivities, but your life na the biggest gift—protect am!
And as we crossover into 2026, make resolutions that count: channel that youthful energy into community vigilance—be each other's keeper, report suspicious vibes sharply, and support peace-building efforts. Drink responsibly (or not at all if driving), no reckless biking or "Detty December" turns deadly. Let's toast to joy, family, and a safer Adamawa without giving insecurity any invitation. His Excellency the Governor and this office dey fully behind you—stay safe, stay united, and make this season one to remember for good reasons. Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year! 🎄🥂
Safrat Dungus