President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined Nigerians to imbibe and demonstrate the essence of Christmas to facilitate peaceful co-existence, which will in turn usher in progress.
In a message, President Buhari said love; goodwill among ethnic groups; giving and sharing; strengthening bonds of brotherhood and good neighbourliness; would promote and sustain unity and development.
He said celebrating the spirit and virtues of Christmas need not be a one-day affair, but to continue into the New Year.
He appealed to those, whose actions are opposed to what the season represents, especially, insurgents, terrorists, armed robbers, kidnappers and economic saboteurs, to retrace their steps and join people of goodwill and common humanity.
He warnsed that the armed forces, security and law-enforcement agencies were poised to confront and defeat them.
While it is gladdening to note that incidents of violence and conflicts have reduced drastically owing to the several operations embarked on by security agencies, Nigerians must not let their guards down, he said.
The President said as Christmas indicates good tidings of hope and redemption, “Nigerians can look forward to a turnaround in the administration’s priority areas of fighting corruption, providing security, economic diversification, job creation and infrastructure upgrade.”
He called on Christians to remember to pray for members of the armed forces and other security agencies “who are making so much sacrifice to protect Nigerians from people of evil intent.”
He says Nigerians should extend love to the families of those whose bread-winners have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending their fatherland.
The President appealed to motorists to drive with care this festive season, while road safety and security officials should ensure compliance with safety measures.
Abdullah Bello
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