The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday asked Nigerians to use the 2020 Christmas celebration to pray for divine intervention as the nation battles the challenges of worsening insecurity and a dwindling economy.
In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP Delta) the caucus also asked Nigerians to use the period to reawaken their collective sense of unity, love, selflessness, and tolerances with one another.
Elumelu said “Though this year’s celebration is in low key due to the prevailing economic and security situation in the country, we must not resign to despondency, but keep our hope aglow as reinforced by the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ.
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“Christmas is a reassurance of our salvation as well as the triumph of light over darkness, joy over misery and a sure guarantee of God’s generosity, unending love and intervention to the challenges confronting mankind at all times.
“We must therefore leverage on God’s love and use the Christmas and yuletide period to eschew all divisive tendencies, end-all individual and sectional acrimonies; show love, encourage and share with one another, especially those who are hurting from the brunt of insecurity, economic and health challenges at this trying time.
“Our caucus once again entreats those behind the perennial violence, mindless killings, kidnapping and banditry to retrace their steps so that our country can return to the same united, peaceful and prosperous nation of happy and hardworking people that we are all proud of.”
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The Caucus urged Nigerians not to drop their guards during the festive periods but continue to be security conscious as well as adhere to all COVID-19 protocols so as to be safe and check the spread of the coronavirus disease.
He however assured of the unrelenting dedication of the Caucus in protecting their interests particularly in intensifying oversight activities on projects and policies that have a direct bearing on the wellbeing of the people.
Elumelu prayed for the safety of all and wished Nigerians joyful Christmas and yuletide celebrations.
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