Benin City – As the world celebrates Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on behalf of the Government and the people of Edo State, I congratulate all Christians for witnessing yet another yuletide season.
I urge Christian faithful to use the festive period for sober reflection and total spiritual renewal and devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions.
We must continue to extend the hands of love and fellowship to our neighbours and live as one big family, irrespective of our social, political, and religious leanings, and continue to trust God for a better tomorrow, a more prosperous Edo State, and a greater country, Nigeria.
Whether in business, politics, religion, or ethnic considerations, we must show love to one another as humans, as no religion encourages violence or preaches evil against humanity.
We must realize that we are first Nigerians before our religious beliefs, political leanings, and cultural affiliations, and as such, we must show respect for one another by living in peace.
If Christians love one another as Christ taught, the issues of communal and religious clashes, armed robbery, kidnapping, militancy, armed banditry, terrorism, and other vices will not arise.
As Christians, I urge our people to rekindle their love for Christ by renewing the virtues of peace, love, and sacrifice, which Jesus Christ epitomized in his earthly teachings.
As a Government, we are working hard to make life easier for Edo people and put smiles on the faces of residents of our dear State. We will not disappoint you. We will continue to work hard to make Edo State a happy home for all.
Merry Christmas!
Signed:
Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor.
24th December, 2024.
