Christmas: Emulate Christ, pray for your leaders, Abbas, Kalu urge Nigerians

By Christiana Ekpa

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has called for prayers and supplication for Nigeria as Christians celebrate this year’s Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Speaker Abbas, in his Christmas greeting to Christians on Sunday, noted that Jesus Christ had a humble beginning before becoming a global and generational phenomenon.
The Speaker said it is incumbent on Nigerians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ, which he said included love, sacrifice, peace making, tolerance, building consensus among the people, selflessness, among others.
He equally urged Nigerians to reflect on the current situation of the country as they celebrate Christmas, with the hope of a greater future.
While urging prayers for the success of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, the Speaker called on citizens to continue to support their political, spiritual and traditional leaders in the journey for a safe and prosperous country.
“Let us use this occasion to ponder on the issues affecting our daily lives as a nation and how we can best address them, both as leaders and followers, the government and the governed.
“As a people, we have come a long way. Therefore, we should continue to unite and remain one. Let’s continue to pray and support our leaders. Let’s emulate the life of Jesus Christ and imbibe his teachings, which were about love and sacrifice,” he said.
Also The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has rejoiced with Nigerian Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas, calling for peace, love and unity among citizens.
Kalu in a statement by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu noted that Christmas which is marked to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, calls for reflection, emulation and dedication to his teachings and ways.