Gbajabiamila, Sule call for national prayers, peaceful transition

House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has rejoiced with the Christian faithful on Christmas.

He described it as a period for sober reflection and re-dedication to His teachings and ways.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila urged Nigerians to use the period to pray for a peaceful and successful general elections.

He said as the country was getting ready for the poll, it was imperative for Nigerians to eschew any form of violence and acts that could undermine the peaceful conduct of the polls.

The Speaker urged Nigerians to cooperate with all the relevant government agencies and officials before, during, and after the elections.

He wished the Christian faithful peaceful Christmas celebrations.

Also on Saturday, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule urged Christians to leave in peace, harmony and pray for peaceful transition of power as they celebrate Christmas.

In a message by the Acting Governor, Emmanuel Akabe, Sule said: “The birth of Jesus Christ symbolises love, peace, humility and, indeed, dignity for humankind.

“It is for this reason that Jesus Christ epitomises self-sacrifice, good neighborliness, charity and reconciliation among human race.

“This festive season, therefore, calls for sober reflection and reaffirmation of moral rectitude as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

“My dear brethren, let me use the opportunity of this festive celebration to call on all Christians in the state and in diaspora to imbibe the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ by showing affection and sharing of love with one another at all times as enshrined in the Holy Book.”

He urged the people to use the period to pray for the sustainable peace and prosperity of the nation, peaceful transition, security and harmonious co-existence of the people.

“I call on all road users to be cautious and considerate by obeying traffic rules and regulations so as to ensure safety on our roads during the festivities and beyond.

“In this regard, let me re-echo that the officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission and other relevant agencies are obliged to step up their operations and surveillance to ensure accident-free yuletide season.”

(Nation)