NAN-H-19
Ajimobi
By Akeem Abas
Ibadan, Dec. 25, 2016 (NAN) Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Christians to imbibe the spirit of peaceful co-existence and love towards one another, as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
This is contained in a Christmas message issued by Mr Yomi Layinka, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy in Ibadan on Sunday.
Ajimobi advised Christians to continue to exhibit love towards their fellow human beings and re-dedicate themselves to the service of humanity as exhibited by Jesus Christ during his earthly ministrations.
Reminding Christians of the importance of the celebration, the Governor urged them to pray for tranquility, progress and economic prosperity of the country.
The governor described the current economic recession as a passing phase in the history of the country, adding that people would soon heave a sigh of relief.
Ajimobi expressed the hope that relief would come to Nigerians through the various economic reforms and palliatives introduced by the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government.
He called on the citizens to support President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in his untiring effort to save the country from the current economic challenges.
“There is no doubt that Nigeria is currently passing through one of the very challenging periods in its history.
“Every support must be given to the Federal Government to ensure that the country bounces back to glory.
“For the workers and people of Oyo State in general, I want to use this opportunity to inform you that the administration under my leadership will continue to work hard to put smiles on your faces.
“You are in my thoughts always.
“I urge you all to be modest in your celebrations.
“This is a period to spare a thought for your needy neighbours by giving freely from what God has blessed you with in the spirit of one for all, all for one.
“I enjoin motorists to drive carefully within and outside the state“, he stated.
The governor appreciated the people of the state for their high level of understanding and support for his administration.
Ajimobi urged them not to relent in their prayers, which he said was the motivation for the modest developmental strides in the state.
Similarly, a former Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, also called on Nigerians to reflect on the past and imbibe the lessons of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas celebration.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Sunday that the birth of Jesus Christ had taught lessons such as humility, selflessness, love, compassion and peace.
Alao-Akala urged Nigerians to eschew self-centredness, saying such inflicts untold hardship on their fellow human beings.
“Our people should emulate the leadership style of Jesus Christ, more importantly, the love for fellow human beings as a precondition for peaceful coexistence.
“They should build a strong, united and prosperous Nigeria“, he said. (NAN)
TAA/MOL/MTM
==========
Edited by Mustapha Lamidi/Tukur Muntari.
======================