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Christmas Message: Shun Differences, Show Love to All- NTAC DG Urges Nigerian
….Thanks Nigerians for the Support to the Tinubu Administration and Expresses Hope of a Better 2025_
…Says the Celebration of Christmas is an Occasion to Demonstrate Unique Love to One Another in spite of Religion or Tribe_
Joel Ajayi
Director General of the the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub,has called on all Nigerians of diverse tribes and creeds to use the occasion of the Christmas and New Year celebrations to demonstrate love for one another.He says the essence of the celebrations is to share something, including gifts,hope,prayers and encouragement,with everyone around us.
In his Christmas and New Year message made available to pressmen in Abuja today,the former federal lawmaker used the occasion to salute Nigerians for the support the Tinubu Administration has enjoyed and urged them to look forward to a better 2025 under the current Administration.
The rest of the message reads:”I feel quite elated to convey to the good people of our great nation my humble felicitations on the occasion of this year’s Christmas and the New Year celebrations.
“Indeed, coming at the end of every year, the celebration of Christmas and the accompanying New Year is usually an opportunity for stocktaking of the outgoing year,a kind of sober reflection on how we have fared in our individual lives,our work,our family,in community service and in our dedication to one another.
“Beyond the above,Christmas is a time to show love and to demonstrate that we care for everyone around us without a consideration for creed or tongues.The occasion exemplifies the stellar principles of Christianity,which demand that, to love is to share something of ourselves with those for whom we profess love.
“According to the Holy Writ in John 3:16, ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten son…’, the word “giving” is the basic demonstration of the word “love”,which in itself, beyond every other interpretation to which it has been subjected by our individual inclinations,the greatest virtue for man and his kind.
“It is no wonder, therefore, that we are called and enjoined to imitate God by seeking to always do what He has done in giving us His prized possession ,One that has come to give freedom and liberty to mankind.
“As we celebrate the feast of Christmas and the New Year,we must bear in mind that the celebration means nothing if we fail to give it a human face by identifying someone to make happy,to give that special notion that they matter,after all.
“In driving home the significance of this celebration,I urge us all to give to everyone around us something that we cherish, something through which we can mediate joy and laughter in the heart of another.
“This is the true essence of Christmas and we are called to enable it by our very actions in this period of celebration.
“For those our gifts may not get to,let us spare a moment to send them a word of love,of prayers,of hope and of encouragement.For this is the only way the joy of these celebrations can be made to reach every heart.
“I also urge us all to continue to demonstrate support for our Leader and Father of the Nation,our dear President,in his quest to route the nation through the path of economic redemption.We must also support our various leaders across the nation.Your support, co-operation and prayers are, indeed, necessary for their overall well-being and performance.We must also,as the Holy Books demand of us, continue to pray for them always.We cannot but agree that in spite of all the global socio-economic hiccups this year,our leaders have fared well in 2024.And as the signs show, we look forward to a better 2025.
“I wish us all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.”
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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