President Muhammadu Buhari led other leaders in felicitating with Christians even as they generally called for greater love and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians in the spirit of the Christmas season. Other leaders who have felicitated with Nigerians include governors, federal and state legislators, among others.
Xmas: Time To Keep Faith With FG – Buhari
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to observe the Christmas festivities today, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged citizens not to despair in the face of economic realities, as his administration was working round the clock to get everyone out of the doldrum.
He said Christmas should serve as a period for radiating peace and charity, especially to persons displaced by insurgent crisis in the North East.
According to Buhari, there is no better time than now in our nation’s history to pray for divine guidance to get over our current challenges.
In a message to the Christian faithful on the occasion of the Christmas, the President said he rejoiced heartily with all Nigerians, particularly Christian brothers and sisters, on this year’s celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
He said,”As we celebrate this year’s Christmas, I believe that it is very appropriate for us to reflect on the love of God aptly espoused in the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ.
“During His earthly sojourn, Jesus Christ repeatedly reminded His disciples and followers of peace that comes in the midst of trials and tribulations on earth.
“We can have peace in Nigeria if we all learn to tolerate and appreciate one another, respect constituted authority; and be our brothers’ keepers in word and deed.
“During this period, we should remember to offer special prayers to God for all our heroic citizens who paid the supreme price to restore peace and security in the North East and other flash points in the country. Let us also remember in our prayers the security forces in the frontline in the continuing battle to rid our nation of terrorism and violence.
“We must not forget the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in our midst and those who have suffered untold hardship as a result of activities of insurgents and terrorists.
“Our immediate priority is to alleviate the poverty of Nigerians by quickly stimulating the economy. I assure Nigerians that our government is doing its best to make life easier for all.
“Let us, therefore, renew our hope in the God-ordained unity, progress and prosperity of our great nation.
“I wish all travellers safe movements and a memorable holiday as we celebrate with our family and friends.
“Merry Christmas!”
Jonathan Confident 2017 Will Be Better For Nigerians
Goodluck Jonathan has expressed confidence that 2017 will be betterr for Nigerians.
In his message released yesterday, Jonathan urged Nigerians to enjoy the season but not forget the importance of Jesus Christ’s message which is for everyone to care for each other.
The ex-president noted that Nigerians are who they are because God made them so and He has continued to protect the country.
Jonathan expressed confidence that 2017 will be a better year for Nigerians after 2016’s very deep recession.
He also called on Nigerians to be united and work for the good of the country, shunning tribalism, religious differences and regional location.
Jonathan’s message reads: “The essential message of Christmas is that Christ came to earth to live and die for the purpose of reconciling us to God.
“Being recipients of such good tidings, should we not appreciate this divine sacrifice by being reconciled with each other during this Yuletide season and beyond?
“My desire for Nigeria and Nigerians this Christmas is that we treasure our common brotherhood knowing that if God did not will it so, we would not have found ourselves as Nigerians.
“To God be the glory, we have survived to this point and I am more than confident that we will go on to thrive in 2017 as we work together to build a “Nigeria where anyone can become anything irrespective of his region, religion or tribe.
“Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from my family and I to you and your family. May God bless Nigeria.”
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