As Christians celebrate Christmas, the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has admonished Christians faithful to imbibe the spirit of love, peace and perseverance.
The governor, in his Christmas message, admonished Christians to also exhibit the virtues of faithfulness, honesty and kindness, which Jesus Christ manifest.
Amosun said: “As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ today, there is no conceivable alternative for our Christian bothers and sisters, other than renew their minds towards living the life Jesus Christ lived, while on earth.
“In the midst of the merriment, we should reflect on the ideals He preached and practised, which are love, peace and tolerance.
“Just as his birth was heralded with joy, we should continually be joyful, despite our challenges, hopeful for a more prosperous nation.”
The governor said as the 2019 general elections is fast approaching, all Christians must continue to pray for peaceful polls and the emergence of God fearing leaders.
According to Amosun: “We are all stakeholders in the project Nigeria, and so, we should not relent in lending our voices in prayer for a new Nigeria.”
The governor wished Christians a happy Christmas celebration.