A host of governors and some leaders, have tasked Nigerians on peace, sacrifice, tolerance as Christians celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In several messages, the leaders stressed the need for peaceful co-existence and unity of the country.
Governor Bassey Out of Cross River State, while congratulating Nigerians as they commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united Delta and Nigeria.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, urged Christians and Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirit, saying that there is hope of economic turnaround.
Kaduna State Governor uba sani while felicitating with the people of Kano State particularly members of the Christian community, called on them to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ, which emphasize tolerance, patience, care for needy and love for one another.
On his part, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, called for prayers and supplication for Nigeria, saying it is incumbent on Nigerians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ, which he said included love, sacrifice, peacemaking, tolerance, building consensus among the people, and selflessness, among others.
