It is Christmas and the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wants Nigerians to embrace the spirit of sharing in commemoration of the season.
The President urges Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas period with kindness and sharing with those in need of care and affection.
He made the demand in a message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 2023 Christmas celebration on Sunday in Lagos.
Also, President Tinubu wants Nigerians to let the multiple acts of their kindness serve as light into a happy and prosperous New Year.
“In the spirit of Christmas, reflecting the best of Christ, let us all endeavour to extend the warm embrace of kindness to those around us who need it and let the multiple acts of kindness serve as a light that guides us into a happy and wonderful new year.
“This year has been a time of transformation and relentless change in our country. And I am aware that the necessary reforms we are implementing to achieve a more prosperous, peaceful nation for all have imposed unique sacrifices.
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“My administration will continue to implement palliative measures to ease the burden on the most vulnerable, address current hardships and alleviate the suffering of all our nation’s people.’’
Celebrate Life
He, however, tasked Nigerians to continue to have confidence in the administration’s commitments to govern with vision, dedication and empathy.
“Christmas is a special time of the year for all of us. For Christians, this time of the year marks the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrates the hope and redemption that are the hallmarks of Christ’s life.
“For people of all faiths, this is an opportunity to enjoy the company of family, celebrate life, and delight in the gifts of love and friendship that make life worthwhile.’’
President Tinubu’s demand is coming at a time many Nigerians have seen the highest inflation rate.
Cost of goods have sky-rocketed beyond the reach of a Nigerian worker earning a minimum wage of 30,000 Naira.
Food insecurity and issues around rise in exchange rate has bedeviled the people, who have had to walk into Christmas with poor electricity supply.
