Bola Tinubu, National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Nigerians must rise above differences and treat one another with kindness and decency.
Tinubu spoke on Monday in a Christmas message to Nigerians.
“There will always be things upon which we will disagree and differ. Such is the way of life. But we must always transcend these inevitable differences to treat one another with fundamental kindness and decency.
“This is the real spirit of Christmas and this must be the spirit of the Nigeria we seek to build,” Tinubu said.
He said that the example of Jesus Christ as a humble, peaceful and compassionate person should be emulated.
“Let us remember these things as we eat and drink on this day. Let us, on this day, resolve to help our fellow man a bit more than we have in the past.
“We are a young and growing nation. We are still shaping our national identity and political culture. It would be easy for us to descend into the way of endless squabbling and mindless conflict, to seek power solely for the sake of holding power.
“But this is not how we build our nation. We must strive to serve the greater purpose. Whether Christian or Muslim, we must recognize each other as part of the same human family and must act as brothers not antagonists.
“We extend to all Nigerians of all stripes our wishes for a peaceful and happy Christmas. May we join hands and make of this Nigeria a better land for all. May God continue to bless you and this home we call Nigeria,” Tinubu said.