Christmas Message
Date: 2011-12-24
Christian faithful in the country have been charged to reflect the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives so that Nigeria and indeed the world could be a better place to live.
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed made the charge in his Christmas message to the people of the State.
The Governor also enjoined them to promote peace, unity and exhibit the spirit of tolerance in the accomplishment of building a new Nigeria.
Alhaji Ahmed, who urged Nigerians to always portray the positive sides of the country rather than her negative sides, admonished Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in words and deeds and imbibe the core lessons of love, tolerance, sacrifice and generosity which Christ stood for.
He commended Christian religious leaders in the State for conducting themselves peacefully in their religious activities and for joining the state government in promoting religious harmony.
While congratulating the entire Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season, he advised them to use the festive period for increased spiritual devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other faiths.
Alhaji Ahmed assured the people of the State that he would remain committed to the pursuit of more people-oriented policies and programmes that have direct bearing on their lives.
The Governor expressed hope that the coming year 2012 would usher in more progress, prosperity and fulfilment for all, wishing Christians in the State Merry Christmas and the entire citizens a prosperous New Year in advance.
24/12/2011
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