Honourable Oloye Suraj Abiodun Tiamy of the Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency has enjoined Nigerians and others around the world to embrace peace and show love to one another, as a reflection of what Christmas symbolises for all of humanity and extended birthday greetings to His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde as Oyo State Governor turned 55.
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This is contained in his goodwill message to Christians, released in Ibadan by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Sanusi Abdullahi Oyelekan, in which he also noted that Christmas presents to the world, rays of hope and optimism, in the midst of difficulties occasioned by dwindling economy and other challenges.
In the message titled: ‘Compliments of the Season Dear Friends, Patriots and Christians Around the World’, the PDP bigwig emphasized that the birthday of Jesus Christ “is symbolic of love, victory, sacrifice and the sufficiency of joy and peace to the world.”
He stated further: “I am delighted to join you all to celebrate this year’s Christmas. The year has been defined by remarkable events across the world with many variants disrupting our systems, economies and social lives.
“In the midst of global challenges which we, as a nation, have also had a fair share, Christmas presents to us as rays of hope, joy and peace. The birthday of Jesus Christ is symbolic of love, victory, sacrifice and the sufficiency of joy and peace to the world.
“As we celebrate, let’s therefore live with optimism, sacrifice, peace and love towards one another and our nation. Let us manifest justice, patience and faith which are virtues exemplified by Jesus Christ. This is the way to build our societies better from the horrors associated with the economic crisis and insecurity to overcome our national challenges,” Hon Tiamy added.
In the meantime, Honourable Tiamy extended greetings to Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde on his 55th birthday celebrations, wishing him many blissful and successful years ahead.
