Christmas: Ned Nwoko preaches love, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.

Punch News

Sunday December 2024.

As Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with the celebration of Christmas, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko of Delta north senatorial district at the national assembly has felicitated with all Delta north senatorial district constituents and Nigerians.

In a message contained in a statement by his legislative aide on Plenary and Legislative Matter. Olorogun Godwin Obire, on Sunday in Asaba, the senator urged Christians to offer special prayers during the yuletide for greater peace, love, unity, peaceful co-existence and progress in the senatorial district and in the country.

He said that Christmas was a season to show love and care for one another, adding that Nigerians should use the opportunity offered by the season to enthrone peaceful co-existence across the country.

He called for an end to all forms of violent crimes, including banditry, kidnapping, crude oil bunkery, terrorism and insurrection that had become commonplace in the country and huge security challenge to governments at all levels and entire citizenry.

“As the world celebrates Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, I call on all Christians; and indeed, all Delta north senatorial district constituent and Nigerians, to reflect on the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives and activities so that Nigeria and the world would be a better place for all of us.

“I congratulate all Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season. I advise all of you to use the festive period for sober reflections and total spiritual renewal and devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions.

“I must emphasis that peaceful co-existence and understanding among citizens are essential in the face of the prevailing security and economic challenges in the country,’’ Ned said.

According to him, Christmas is not just a time to engage in merry-making, but also a time to reach out to the less-privileged in the society in tandem with the wish and teachings of Christ.

“Christmas celebration is a period of sacrifice and reflection for which Christians should emulate the virtues of total love and selfless service as demonstrated by Jesus Christ

“The period presents opportunity for us to return to God and be steadfast in promoting the virtues of Christ, which are love, peace and harmony in all our endeavours,” the senator restated.

He urged Nigerians to unite and pray for peace and co-existence, and eschew bitterness and hatred on the basis of faith, ethnicity or political leanings.

“I thank our Christian leaders and their counterparts of other faiths in the Delta north senatorial district and across the country for conducting themselves peacefully in their religious activities and for joining government in promoting religious and ethnic harmony among Nigerians, and I urge all religious leaders not to relent in their prayers for the senatorial district and the country.’’

The senator assured that his office had taken measures to ensure that there was a peaceful Christmas celebration across the Delta north senatorial district.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continue pursuing more people-oriented motions and bills which have direct bearing on the lives of the people.

“It is my sincere hope and assurance that the New Year, 2024, which beckons, will usher in more progress, greater prosperity and enduring fulfillment for all.

“In spite of several challenges we have had to contend with as a people, I believe that we can all look forward to 2024 and beyond with greater optimism and hope as I remains fully committed to delivering on all my campaign promises to our people,” he said.

Ned wished Deltan north senatorial district and indeed, all Nigerians, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year and prayed for the warmth of God’s love to fill every heart and home.

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