The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Saturday, said those seeking to disrupt Nigeria’s peace had long lost the battle.
He also vowed to continue to deliver political and material support to sub-national governments, the Armed Forces, institutions and individuals working for the country’s peace and progress, until his last day in office.
“I want to assure Nigerians that those who violently seek to disrupt the peace of our nation have lost the battle. Our country is blessed with a wealth of human and material resources.
“Let’s celebrate our blessings this season with the trust that a better dawn awaits Nigeria,” Buhari said in his last Christmas message to Nigerians as President.
While celebrating with Christians in this season to mark the birth of Jesus, Buhari said citizens must never lose sight of the symbiotic relationship between Christmas and hope; Jesus Christ and humility, Christianity and grace.
His message read in part, “I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas.
The President said, “Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the year. In whatever circumstances we find ourselves, Christmas is a period when we come together to rejoice and set aside our differences.
“It is crucial that I remember this about my closest neighbours because there is no better way for us to celebrate Christmas as a people than showing genuine love, care, compassion and empathy for one another.
“We must never lose sight of the symbiotic relationship between Christmas and hope; Jesus Christ and humility, Christianity and grace. In this season of love, joy and peace, let us not fail to remember those who really wish to celebrate but are constrained in one way or the other by reaching out to them.”
