We, as humans should therefore, endeavour to make sacrifice, even when it is painful, for the good of others and for our society.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily– As Christian faithful celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better nation.
In his Christmas message issued on Saturday, December 24, 2022, Obi added that the hope should be renewed as Nigerians prepare to take back their nation for good in 2023.
He explained that celebration of Christmas birthed hope in the world, while urging Nigerians to hold unto that firm hope for a better and more productive nation.
The LP Presidential Candidate restated that Christmas is a season of love and that the celebration of the birth of Christ should be a constant reminder of how God gave His only begotten son for the salvation of humanity.
He said, “We, as humans should therefore, endeavour to make sacrifice, even when it is painful, for the good of others and for our society.”
Furthermore, Obi encouraged Nigerians to go beyond the festivities and glamour associated with the Christmas season and strive to live out the true essesnce of the celebration, which is fraternal love and giving to the poor are the hallmark.
Obi urged Nigerians to see the year 2023 as a very significant year in the history of the nation as it presents Nigerians the opportunity to turn around the trajectory of the nation by giving only competent leaders access to power.
He wished Nigerians a productive and prosperous new year.