Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has charged Christians in the country to reflect the the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives so that Nigeria and indeed the world could be a better place.
Ahmed, who gave the charge in his Christmas message to the people of the state, also enjoined them to promote peace, unity and exhibit the spirit of tolerance in the bid to build a new Nigeria.
He urged Nigerians to always portray the positive sides of the country rather than her negative sides and admonished Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in words and deeds and imbibe the core lessons of love, tolerance, sacrifice and generosity which Christ stood for.
He commended Christian leaders in the state for conducting themselves peacefully in their religious activities and for joining the state government in promoting religious harmony.
While congratulating the entire Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season, he advised them to use the festive period for increased spiritual devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other faiths.
He assured the people of the state that he would remain committed to the pursuit of policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on their lives.
The governor expressed hope that the coming year would usher in more progress, prosperity and fulfilment for all, wishing Christians in the state and the entire country a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.
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