Christmas: Senator Barau calls for prayers, unity, says govt committed to economic revival, tackling insecurity

By iyojo Ameh

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians on this year’s Christmas, urging all citizens to intensify prayers for the peace, unity and progress of the country.

Senator Barau, in a goodwill message to mark this year’s Christmas, urged the Christian faithful not to forget the essence of Christmas on the altar of merriment, but to seek refuge in God through prayers for a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.

He urged all Nigerians to rekindle their trust in the Renewed Hope Agenda under the purposeful, caring and humane leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“I rejoice with the Christian faithful and indeed, all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas.

“I urge the Christian faithful, therefore, to remain steadfast in adhering to the tenets of Christ’s teachings on this Christmas, now and always.

“I equally enjoin all Nigerians to pray for and rekindle trust in the Renewed Hope Agenda for a brighter future under the purposeful, caring and humane leadership of the current administration,” he said.

Signed:
Ismail Mudashir
Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity
December 24, 2023