By Stanley Onyekwere
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has enjoined residents and other stakeholders to utilize the opportunity that the Christmas season brings to pray for the enthronement of good governance and deepening of the nation’s democratic values in the years ahead.
Bello, who gave this charge in christmas message to residents, expressed warm felicitations to them especially the Christian faithful on the joyous celebration of Christmas.
He said the occasion also offers us a unique opportunity to collectively, as citizens, pray for our dear country Nigeria and all her leaders, for guidance, wisdom and continuous steadfast leadership especially as the 2023 general elections approach.
According to him: “The season of Christmas which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ is synonymous with love for humanity, charity, peaceful co-existence and unity.
“Let us therefore use the opportunity of the Christmas celebration to reflect on and imbibe these virtues as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ”.
He reminded residents that the FCT was built on the principles of peace, unity, and love for country and fellow citizens.
“It is heartwarming to note that residents of the Territory have on numerous occasions demonstrated these principles by exhibiting acts of kindness and compassion towards one another.
The Minister adds: “I urge us to use this occasion to once more reinforce these virtues by reaching out to each other in friendship and togetherness, as a people with a common destiny, during this Christmas season.
“The FCT Administration will continue to promote these principles in all our actions and deeds and I call for the continuous support of all residents in the Territory as we work hard to build a world class capital city that will be the pride of all of us.”
He continues: “For the duration of the yuletide, residents are enjoined to be security conscious and abide by all the guidelines as postulated by the security agencies.
“As we celebrate, let us also guided by all extant rules regulating our daily activities in the Territory, especially as regards to city sanitation and observance of all traffic regulations”.
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