President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to put aside their differences and enjoy the love and joy that Christmas brings.
“I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas,” the president said in his Christmas message to Nigerians on Saturday.
“Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the year. In whatever circumstances we find ourselves, Christmas is a period when we come together to rejoice and set aside our differences.”
He emphasized that Nigerians should commemorate the occasion by exhibiting genuine affection, concern, compassion, and empathy for one another.
“We must never lose sight of the symbiotic relationship between Christmas and hope; Jesus Christ and humility, Christianity and grace.
“In this season of love, joy, and peace, let us not fail to remember those who really wish to celebrate but are constrained in one way or the other by reaching out to them,” the Nigerian leader continued.
Buhari stated that this Christmas is special because it will be his last as president of Nigeria. He said he has always treasured memories of the season since taking office in 2015.
Our country is blessed with a wealth of human and material resources. Let’s celebrate our blessings this season with the trust that a better dawn awaits Nigeria.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
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— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) December 25, 2022
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