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'Seun Ibukun-Oni, Abuja
DAILY COURIER – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, particularly Christians, as the nation joins the global community in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party described Christmas as a profound symbol of divine love and fulfillment, emphasizing the timeless virtues associated with the season.
The APC highlighted the significance of Christmas as a reminder of God’s boundless compassion and mercy. It encouraged Christian faithful and all Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of unity, patience, and selfless sacrifice, which the celebration represents.
“Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, symbolizes the fulfillment of age-old divine prophecy and God’s boundless love for us. It exemplifies compassion, patience, unity, mercy, and wholesome sacrifice, virtues that beckon on us to imbibe as Christian faithful,” the statement read.
The APC urged citizens to draw inspiration from the lessons of Christmas, noting its power to bring hope and light to difficult circumstances. The party expressed optimism that the values of Christmas can help address challenges and foster unity across the country.
“Christmas teaches of God’s infinite capacity to accomplish the seeming impossible and bring hope and light to even the most difficult situations,” the party added.
The ruling party also used the occasion to encourage Nigerians to pray for peace, unity, and progress in the coming year. It called for acts of kindness and generosity toward neighbors and the less privileged, stressing that such actions should extend beyond the festive season.
“We urge Nigerians to seize the occasion of Christmas to pray for peace, unity, and progress in our land in the year ahead, while extending love and kindness to neighbors and needy citizens during and beyond this joyous celebration,” the APC said.
The APC’s message reflects its commitment to fostering a spirit of togetherness among Nigerians, underscoring the importance of shared values in building a stronger, more united nation.
The statement concluded with a warm wish: “Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, Nigerians!”
The APC’s call for reflection, unity, and compassion resonates with the core message of Christmas, emphasizing the party’s dedication to promoting peace and progress in Nigeria.
