As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts all over the world to mark the Christmas celebration, Wife of Kogi State Governor, Mrs. Rashida Bello has charged Christian faithful to imbibe the spirit of love, humility, peace and selflessness which is the symbol of Christmas.
She said on Wednesday in her Christmas message in Lokoja that strict adherence to the virtues of Jesus Christ, which includes love, unity, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence are fundamental ingredients for the development of any state and nation.
According to her, celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace reminds Christians and non-Christians alike to reflect more deeply on the virtues and ideals which the Messiah espoused during his earthly mission.
‘’Therefore, we must use this auspicious period to promote love, unity, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence which were displayed by Jesus Christ during his earthly sojourn.
While wishing Christians a happy Christmas celebration, she urged them to use the period of the celebration to pray for the unity and development of the state and the Governor.
