The President of the Senate ,Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with the Christian faithful and Nigerians generally as they join the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas.
While noting that this year’s celebration is at a time when the country is combatting the resurgence of COVID19 pandemic and insecurity ,he called on the people of faith to remember to pray for Nigeria.
In a message he personally wrote on social media ,Lawan further added that the country especially government needs prayers for divine guidance in its efforts to improve national security and strengthen t
He wrote, ” This year’s celebration comes at a time the world is combatting the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has forced many countries to ramp up health safety protocols at a time people traditionally gather to share love in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
” Aside from the global health emergency of COVID-19, Nigeria also faces security and economic challenges.
” I am however confident that the resilience and positive attitudes of Nigerians would not only help our country to prevail against the challenges but also ensure that their strains do not stop a merry and responsible celebration of Christmas in the country.
” As we celebrate, however, people of faith should remember our country in their prayers, especially for divine guidance for the government in its efforts to improve national security and strengthen the economy.
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“With the prayers of the faithful and our continued support for the Government, I am confident that Nigeria will surmount its challenges, attain its manifest destiny of greatness and become the pride of its citizens and the entire Black World.
“In the true spirit of the season, let’s show love to our neighbours, kindness to the less-privileged and vulnerable, and tolerance to one another across the lines of faith, politics and ethnicity; in the spirit of the unique sacrifice and teachings of Jesus Christ.
” Given the fact of the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, we should keep our guard up and comply fully with the non-pharmaceutical guidelines that have been put in place by the authorities.
” I celebrate with you and enjoin all of us to remember the essence of the august occasion.” Lawan wrote.
