Zonal Secretary Southwest of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Honorable Rahman Akanni Owokoniran has felicitated the Christian communities as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivals.
Owokoniran, lauded Nigerians for their resilience in the face of the challenges facing the nation.
He urged them to pray for improvement in the social, political and economic condition of the country in the New Year.
The Southwest Secretary, also called on Nigerians to make it part of their New Year resolutions to pray fervently for the nation.
Owokoniran said all hands must be on deck to ensure that everyone of us use this Xmas period to pray for the country for her socio-political and economic development.
“I wish all Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
“I want to call on Christians in particular and Nigerians in general to emulate the virtues of Christ, who through self-sacrifice brought salvation to humanity.
“This is a time for us to be our brother’s keeper, extend our generosity to one another and ensure that the less-privileged among us are not left out of the ensuing merriment,” he stated.
He prayed for journey mercies for as many Nigerians that would have to travel during the period.
The Southwest Secretary also urged the police and other security agencies to be alive to their responsibilities and ensure that the lives and property of Nigerians were fully secured at all times.
“The security agencies must of necessity redouble their efforts to ensure that the Christmas and New Year celebrations are observed peacefully across the country,” he stated.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hon Rahman Owokoniran
Zonal Secretary
Southwest PDP