By John Ogunsemore
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori said there is crises all over the world but Nigeria has managed Its own well.
The governor stated this during an interaction with journalists after the Christmas service at the Living Faith Church, Asaba, on Wednesday.
Oborevwori called on Nigerians to use the season of joy and goodwill typified by Christmas to reflect on the values of unity, peace and selflessness to work for the sustainable progress and development of the country.
He assured Deltans of peace and security during this festive season.
The governor, who was joined at the Christmas service by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and other family members, emphasised the need for citizens to place national interest above personal or sectional aspirations in order to foster sustainable progress and stability in the country.
He reminded Nigerians that the essence of Christmas laid in mutual selfless love, sacrifice, and the spirit of giving, as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ, and urged citizens to emulate the virtues in their daily lives, particularly during these challenging times.
He said “I am very happy to celebrate this Christmas in Asaba. I don’t know if am the first Governor to do that. But last year, I celebrated the Christmas in my village and I said this year I will be celebrating it here in Asaba. Here is the capital and I need to celebrate it will all of you.
“I am happy to be here in this Christmas service. I want to assure Deltans that throughout this celebration, there shall be peace everywhere and I thank them for all the support they have given to this administration.
“I know that these are trying times, but I believe that 2025 shall be better than this year in Jesus’ name.
“I also know that there is crisis everywhere in the world but we are managing ours very well in Nigeria.
“The most important thing is that we are united and I believe that the major interest should be Nigeria, not personal interest.
“A lot of things have happened in the last few days. There is no where people don’t make mistakes. Where we have stampedes, we commiserate with them and their families over the losses. I pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the losses.
“Like I have said, 2025 will be a good year. It will be a year of consolidation and I pray for more unity in Delta State and in Nigeria in general.”