* Prays for peace, unity, prosperity
As Christians all over the globe celebrate yet another Christmas which is the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ[Emmanuel-God With Us], the saviour of the world, Kogi State chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners [NUP],Engineer Clement Ohida has greeted the state executive governor, Alh Yahaya Bello,the governor elect, Alh. Ahmed Ododo Usman Ododo, Senior Citizens Christians and non Christians alike on the occasion of 2023 Christmas celebration
Comrade Elder Engr Ohida in his Christmas felicitation massage which was made available in Lokoja, kogi State capital explained that Christmas is period for sober reflection and stock taking.
The Kogi State chairman of Pensioners admonished the celebrants and residents in the spirit of the season to reflect deeply the birth of Jesus Christ which symbolises peace, love, humility, sacrifice, and know the essence of his coming to world which granted mercy and grace to mankind by God almighty.
Elder [Engr.] also enjoined adherents of Jesus Christ to meditate and practice His principles and commands which hinged on love, forgiveness giving, peace, and rescuing mankind from the shackle of curses and sins to always permeate them.
He advised the people not to see the Christmas feast as an occasion of jamboree or merry making only , similarly implored them to give their unfettered support to enable government deliver on its policies and programmes especially the incoming administration of Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo [Governor Elect] to allow him consolidate and continue on the monumental achievements already established by Governor Yahaya Bello’s administration.
”As we all marks this year’s Christmas feast , Ohida implored the citizens to promote good neighbourliness, peace, unity in diversity and sustain their prayers for those in positions of authority to enable them deliver on their task of fast tracking human, socio-economic and infrastructural development of the state”, .
Engr Clement Ohida wishes the Citizens, Citizens, Governor Yahaya Bello and the Governor elect, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo happy Christmas and a prosperous New year ahead.
