*pledges to prioritize security, rural electrification, potable water distribution, others in area council.
By Ola Kay
The Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Honourable Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has extended warmest felicitations to the Muslim faithful and all residents of the Council on the occasion of the 2026 Sallah celebration.
In a Sallah message, through the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the AMAC Chairman, Hon Christopher Zakka Maikalangu,
the council boss urged residents to embrace the core virtues of the season, which include love, selflessness, sacrifice, and obedience, in appreciating the lessons of piety and discipline which characterized the teaching of Islam. Hon. Maikalangu noted that the sustainable development and peace of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and AMAC in particular, stand heavily on the collective spiritual and physical support of all citizens, regardless of religious or ethnic affiliations.
He emphasized that the council’s strength lies in its diversity and peaceful coexistence, noting that, ”Sallah is a period of deep reflection and gratitude.”
He council chairman said: “As we gather with family and friends to celebrate, let us remember the less privileged among us, extend a hand of fellowship, and pray fervently for the peace, unity, and economic prosperity of our beloved council and Nigeria as a whole.”
Hon. Maikalangu also seized the opportunity to express his profound gratitude to the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for what he described as his “unwavering support, visionary leadership, and mentorship, which have been instrumental in driving infrastructural development across the capital city.”
He reassured residents that the AMAC administration under his leadership remains completely committed to delivering the dividends of democracy to the residents.
He stated that the council will continue to prioritize security, rural electrification, potable water distribution, and the rehabilitation of primary health centers and rural roads across the 12 wards of the area council.
Hon. Maikalangu who wished residents of AMAC a joyful, peaceful, and crime-free celebration called on them to remain security-conscious and to report any suspicious activities to the relevant security agencies.
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