Christmas: OTJ Felicitates with Kwarans, Nigerians, preaches love and tolerance

Christians have been urged to further embrace the lessons embedded in the birth of Jesus Christ in their day to day activities as they mark the occasion of this year’s Christmas.

The Chairman, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Solidarity Vanguard (BATSV) Kwara State chapter Otunba Taiwo Joseph (OTJ) noted this in his Christmas greetings to the Christians faithfuls.

In a statement made available to the press, Otunba Taiwo Joseph stated that, "It is crucial that we appreciate this moment as there is no better way for us to celebrate Christmas as a people than showing genuine love, care, compassion and empathy for one another". 

The Kwara BATSV Chairman further noted that "we must never lose sight of the symbiotic relationship between Christmas and hope; Jesus Christ and humility, Christianity and grace.

"In this season of love, joy and peace, let us not fail to remember those who really wish to celebrate but are constrained in one way or the other by reaching out to them".

"Together we can make this celebration a spectacular one by renewing our pledge and common resolve to work for the unity and prosperity of our dear country".

Otunba Taiwo Joseph further mention that "this joyous season has coincided with the period of campaigns to usher in a new administration. I urge you to be circumspect and vote for those that will maintain the momentum we have created for the greater good of the country.

It is another opportunity to show the rest of the world that Nigeria is indeed ready to consolidate its democratic credentials as has been noted in international circles. Let the peace and joy that pervade this period continue well into the new year up to the elections in February and beyond.

Let's continue to be hopeful and prayerful in order to achieve the Nigeria of our dream as it is certain and obvious that those who want to violently seek to disrupt the peace of our nation have lost the battle.

No doubt, our state and country is blessed with a wealth of human and material resources. Let’s celebrate our blessings this season with the trust that a better dawn awaits us all.

Merry Christmas.

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