President Buhari sends Christmas message to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a
Christmas message to Nigerians,
particularly the Christian faithfuls as they
mark the 2017 Christmas celebrations on
Monday, December 25.
In a message released by his media team,
President Buhari stated that the
commemoration of the birth of Jesus
Christ is an important opportunity for
Nigerians to show love to one another
and encourage unity by spending quality
time with their friends, families and the
less-privileged.
He also noted that it is also an occasion
to draw inspiration from the exemplary
lifestyle and teachings of Jesus Christ.
President Buhari urged Christians to use the
Christmas season to show love to their
neighbours. Photo credit: Aso Rock
Part of the statement read: “As we
celebrate this Yuletide season, let us
devote some time to pray and appreciate
the sacrifices of members of our armed
services to keep our nation safe and
secure.
“By the same token, and keeping with the
spirit of the season, our gallant troops
serving in the frontlines in the fight
against insurgency; those wounded, lying
in the hospital, as well as civilians who
have suffered the brunt of evil and wicked
elements these past years, deserve our
fervent goodwill and sustained prayers.
“The personal fortitude of these
individuals will continue to inspire us to
victory as we turn the tide against the
enemy and annihilate those who work
against the unity of our nation.
“In this season of hope, let us remember
to provide refuge to those who cannot
enjoy Christmas at home with their
families, or have been driven from their
homes by insurgency or violence,
particularly the Internally Displaced
Persons.
“I am deeply convinced that better days
lie ahead for us as a nation as we make
progress on all the major fronts where we
have set our energies to surmount the
challenges.”...