As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi, have felicitated Nigerians on the celebration, assuring that the country is on the path to restoration and progress.
By Emma Ogbuehi
As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi, have felicitated Nigerians on the celebration, assuring that the country is on the path to restoration and progress.
The President who made the remarks in a statement he signed on Tuesday urged the citizens to pray for the nation’s leaders at all levels.
“On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures,” he said.
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“Nigeria is on a promising path of restoration and progress, with every indication pointing toward a bright future. In the spirit of this season, let us renew our hope and belief in a prosperous Nigeria.
“Let us extend similar support and prayers to our nation’s leaders. With your backing, we can serve our country diligently and strive for prosperity.”
He said the event is a poignant reminder that light can emerge even in the darkest times, bringing solace and hope, adding that this belief resonates with people of all faiths. Indeed, God is with us.
Also, the wife of the President, Remi Tinubu, assured Nigerians that the administration of her husband is committed to positive changes that will benefit every Nigerian.
In her Christmas message, the President’s wife said some of the policy changes are already yielding positive results.
She thanked all Nigerians for their support for the President’s administration in the last 18 months and pledged the government’s continuous support for all citizens.
She urged Nigerians to look forward to the new year, 2025, with bright optimism.
“As this year comes to a close, let us hold onto the belief that better days are ahead. Let us continue to love and support one another, foster unity, and embrace the diversity that makes our nation so great,” she said.
Elsewhere, over two billion Christians all over the world on Wednesday celebrate the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The joy of the celebration cuts across Nigeria and the rest of Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and other parts of the world where Christians mark the occasion with funfair, more than two thousand years after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem.
Christmas, which has evolved into an annual occasion, is a season of love, hope, joy, togetherness, and charity.
As part of the events marking the day, Pope Francis will preside over the Christmas Eve mass in St Peter’s, before delivering his traditional Christmas Day blessing, Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world), at midday on Wednesday.
