The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love, charity and peaceful coexistence that the Christmas celebrations symbolise, even as he congratulated Christians in the country on witnessing this year’s celebration.
The minister urged Christians to use the opportunity of the season to reflect on the reason for the birth of Christ as well as developments in the country and keep hope alive.
“As we celebrate, we should continue to extend hands of love and live as one big family irrespective of our social, political and religious leanings, and trust God for a better tomorrow and a greater country,” said Fayemi in a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode.
Dr Fayemi said the Christmas season commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ who is the symbol of Christianity and the harbinger of peace, love and good tidings, adding that there is no better way to celebrate the season than to demonstrate love, humility and generosity towards one another.