Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and his colleagues, have mentioned that regardless of the arduous instances Nigerians face at present, they need to proceed to wish for peace and higher days forward for the nation.
Akpabio, his Deputy, Sen. Barau Jibrin; Senate Chief, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele; the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen. Adeola Olamilekan, and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, all despatched messages of felicitations to Nigerians on Sunday forward of the Christmas celebrations by Christians.
Akpabio acknowledged the pains attributable to the Federal Authorities’s choice to discontinue the gas subsidy regime, however mentioned it was for the nice of everybody, including, “Our at this time’s ache will certainly produce joyful good points in a really quick time”
His Christmas message was contained in a press release issued by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, on Sunday .
Akpabio admonished the Christian devoted “To hope, quick and be hopeful as a result of with the start of Jesus Christ, who’s our image of hope, love and redemption, Nigeria may even overcome its present challenges”.
He known as for reflections on the teachings of Jesus Christ, which he famous had been anchored on love for neighbour, peaceable coexistence and loyalty to constituted authorities.
“On behalf of my household and constituents, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and certainly the complete Nationwide Meeting, I want to sincerely congratulate all our Christian brothers and sisters on the celebration of the feast of Christmas, which marks the start of Jesus Christ.
“As you have fun, I urge you not solely to merry but additionally, proceed to wish for our pricey nation Nigeria and our leaders, present love to at least one one other and proceed to replicate on the lifetime of Jesus Christ, particularly his humility, sacrifice, love for neighbour and loyalty to God and constituted authority,” the assertion quoted him as saying.
Advising Nigerians not to surrender on their leaders, notably the current authorities of President Bola Tinubu, Akpabio mentioned, “I’m assured that together with your prayers and help, the present administration will wipe away your tears in no distant time”.
On his half, Jibrin urged prayers for peace, unity and financial prosperity of Nigeria.
“I rejoice with the Christian devoted and certainly, all Nigerians on the event of this yr’s Christmas.
“I urge the Christian devoted, due to this fact, to stay steadfast in adhering to the tenets of Christ’s teachings on this Christmas, now and at all times.
“I equally enjoin all Nigerians to wish for and rekindle belief within the Renewed Hope Agenda for a brighter future beneath the purposeful, caring and humane management of the present administration”, his Particular Adviser on Media, Ismail Mudashir, quoted the deputy Senate President as saying on Sunday.
Talking in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, the place he distributed 3,000 baggage of rice to his constituents, Bamidele additionally raised the hopes of Nigerians, assuring them that the method of financial reconstruction had been began by the current administration.
He acknowledged, “As a federation, we could also be witnessing tough instances at present. However, we are going to stroll into an period of financial increase, for which all Nigerians will glorify the Title of God Almighty. The time is not far. It would start to manifest with the implementation of the 2024 appropriation, which the Nationwide Meeting will go into regulation this week.
“All of the committees of the Nationwide Meeting have concluded their hearings. They’ve equally submitted their reviews to the Committee on Appropriations, whose members are actually trying into the committees’ reviews forward of the plenary.
“After this Christmas vacation, the Nationwide Meeting will recovene on December 29 to deliberate on the report of the Committee on Appropriations. Hopefully, earlier than the top of this yr, the Nationwide Meeting will go the 2024 appropriations invoice and in addition transmit to the Presidency for assent.
“As a parliament, we’re dedicated to sustaining our custom of January-December finances cycle. Since 2019, we have now saved to this custom and won’t permit something to disrupt it with a view to deepen the finances governance.”
Olamilekan congratulated Christians and wished them properly at Christmas. Like his colleagues, he too known as for persistence amid the present hardship.
“I need to urge all Christian devoted to not use the event of the 2023 Christmas celebration for merry-making solely however use it as a interval of reflection and supplication to God Almighty for a greater, peaceable and affluent future. With this yr’s celebration coming months after the graduation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, I urge all Nigerians to see the season as one other alternative for fervent prayers for a brand new daybreak and affluent future for people and the Nigeria nation,” his media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, quoted Olamilekan as saying on Sunday.
In her message, Akpoti-Uduaghan known as on Nigerians to stay united and love each other, in response to a launch signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel.
She mentioned, “Christmas reminds us of the explanation for the season. It’s a time to encourage hope and unfold the message of affection.
“On this auspicious event, I want all Nigerians a merry Christmas and a affluent New Yr.
“I need to name on Christians particularly and Nigerians basically to emulate the virtues of Christ, who via self-sacrifice introduced salvation to humanity. We should embrace love, peace and unity whilst He first cherished us by giving Himself for us.
“As we have fun, might the nice instances and treasures of the current develop into the golden reminiscences of tomorrow.”