The Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area, Dr Ahmed Apatira, has banned all carnivals and street Jamz during the festivities.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the chairman in his Christmas message, urged residents to extend kindness to the less privileged in the community.
“We urge Christians to emulate virtues of humility, tolerance, perseverance and compassion as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
“We want you to see this period of Christmas as an opportunity to rekindle acts of love and kindness to one another and especially to the vulnerable in society.
“The season symbolizes love, care and compassion for persons, especially the weak, vulnerable and less privileged,” he said.
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“My message to everyone at this period is to put a smile on the face of persons who may not necessarily be able to pay them back,” he added.
He also explained that Christmas was a season that explained the depth of God’s love for mankind and exemplary sacrifice that we should emulate in our relationship with our neighbours irrespective of status and creed.