Christmas: Aleshinloye Urges Nigerians To Eschew Bitterness, Hatred
As Christians in Nigeria join other faithful across the world to celebrate Christmas, the Deputy National Chairman, NALGON EMERITUS, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has called on Nigerians to reflect on the lessons of the birth of Jesus Christ.
In a statement signed through his media office, Prince Aleshinloye urged Christians to pray for peace, love and unity in the country and total reconciliation with God and man as they enter the new year.
He urged Nigerians to unite and pray for peace and co-existence, and eschew bitterness and hatred on the basis of faith, ethnicity or political leanings.
Aleshinloye also called on Christian leaders to continue to pray for the country and leaders across the country so as to set the country on the right path.
The ex Council boss also noted that Christmas was not mere a time to engage in merry-making, but to reach out to the less-privileged in the society, in line with the wish and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, should be used to reconcile ourselves with God, promote peace, show love, and unity, including the display of the spirit of tolerance in the accomplishment of our vision of building a better State and country. I wish to admonish all Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in words and deeds, imbibe the core lessons of freedom, love, tolerance, sacrifice, generosity and peaceful co-existence, which Christ stood for.”
The former Algon Chairman wished Oyo state citizens and indeed, all Nigerians, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year and prayed for the warmth of God’s love to fill every heart and home.
