Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on residents of the state to exemplify the virtues of peace, tolerance and sacrifice which Christmas represents and be vigilant as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
On this sacred day, Governor Fubara enjoins residents to honour the Prince of Peace, whose life remains the eternal model of love, humility, sacrifice and compassion.
The governor in his Christmas message congratulates all residents in the state for witnessing what he called the season of hope, renewal, and thanksgiving.
Christmas, he notes, stands as a profound expression of God’s boundless love and His gift of peace to humanity.
The governor urged everybody to reflect deeply on these enduring values and allow them to guide their conduct towards one another.
Governor Fubara also added that regardless of individual faiths, let everyone uphold religious tolerance and recommit themselves to the noble responsibility of being one’s brother’s keeper amid the socio-economic challenges.
The governor further called on residents to replace discord with dialogue while choosing understanding over division.
On security during the yuletide, Governor Fubara urged all residents to remain security-conscious, as safeguarding the state is a shared responsibility that begins with vigilance, cooperation, mutual respect and support.
Source: Christmas: Governor Fubara seeks Peace, Tolerance, Progress
