Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has appealed to Christians to reflect on the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ as they celebrate this years Christmas.
This is contained in his Christmas message to Christians in the state by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel Berje.
Alh Abubakar Bello observed that love, compassion, sacrifice, selflessness, and forgiveness among others are the hallmarks of Christmas celebrations.
He therefore appealed to Nigerlites to appropriate the love and hope that comes with Christmas and reinvest trust in his administration’s determination and unwavering commitment to the restoration of peace, security, and prosperity to the State.
“I celebrate with all Christians on this joyous occasion of commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Love, compassion, sacrifice, selflessness, and forgiveness are the basis for the celebration so I urge all Nigerlites to use this period to reflect and practice these principles for a better society”, he said.
Similarly, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians, especially Lagosians to continue to live in peace and harmony as they celebrate Christmas.
He also appealed to Lagosians to celebrate the season of the birth of Jesus Christ, with moderation.
In his Christmas message while speaking to journalists in Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy to residents of the State in the years ahead.
The Governor implored Lagosians to protect and use infrastructure provided by the government very well so that incoming generations can also enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“2022 has been a year of several things for us but it has been a year of prosperity for Lagos; a year in which we have broken all barriers that hinder us before now and you can see purposeful development. You can see that our THEMES agenda this year has touched all of our pillars and I cannot begin to role them out here today.” Sanwo-Olu explained.
“I just want to assure our citizens that the government and the people of Lagos State will continue to be law-abiding. We will continue to live in peace and harmony among ourselves, and even as we go into this yuletide season let us celebrate with moderation and know that the season is for us also to reflect and ensure that as New Year comes in, it is for bigger and greater things to happen.” He said
Governor Sanwo-Olu also urged Lagosians to perform their civic responsibilities during the next year’s general elections and the 2023 Population and Housing Census.
