President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implored wealthy and comfortable Nigerians to cater for their needy relations and compatriots in the spirit of the Christmas festive season.
The president was delivering his 2024 Christmas message to Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast on Christmas day.
“As we celebrate this blessed season, let us be mindful of those facing difficulties,” President Tinubu pleaded.
“They are not far from us—our neighbours, family members, and the people we encounter daily, whether in places of worship, markets, offices, or boardrooms,” he said.
“Kindness transcends financial status,” the president observed, explaining, “Those with modest means and those with abundance need a smile or a word of encouragement.”
He felicitated with country’s Christian community, saying, “On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures.”
He described Christmas as a poignant reminder that light can emerge even in the darkest times, bringing solace and hope, saying, “This belief resonates with people of all faiths. Indeed, God is with us.”
President Tinubu expressed his grief over the tragic events in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja, saying, “We earnestly pray that such misfortunes do not revisit our families and communities and that the lives of innocents are never again cut short.”
He expressed his ‘deepest sympathies’ to the families enduring pain and loss this year, whether from floods, fires, or accidents.
