Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in God and hope for a better future, as the challenges confronting the nation are surmountable.
Abiodun, who stated this, yesterday, during the 2023 Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, called on Nigerians not to lose sight of the values that define them as a people, but continue to love one another.
He said that true measures of success were beyond economic achievements, as it lies in the collective resolve of the people to grow together with a common destiny.
The governor emphasised the need for all Nigerians to be their brothers’ keeper, noting that supporting and uplifting each other could only achieve unity.
Christmas period, according to the governor, holds significance beyond the celebration and euphoria of Jesus Christ’s birth as it provides an opportunity for sober reflection and thanksgiving.
He, therefore, called on Nigerians to show kindness to one another, especially to those who are currently facing challenges. In his sermon titled “Jesus Christ, The Truth,” the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, reminded everyone that they were God’s creation and that God has the ability to repair or recreate what He had created.
Adeboye, who took his text from John 8:32, said God is the ultimate authority controlling the earth and times, reassuring the congregation that when God opens a door, no one can shut it.
SIMILARLY, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of religious tolerance. He also urged religious leaders to be moderate in their beliefs.
Adams gave the admonition during the sixth Christmas carol service organised by his office at Ikeja, with the theme: “God sent forth His only begotten son.” He admonished Nigerians to extol the virtue of Christmas and seek God’s face to get out of the socio-economic crisis. He also admonished religious leaders to preach the gospel of truth through religion liberalism.
The Guardian
