The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Christians and Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirit, saying that there is hope of economic turnaround.
Governor Abiodun, in his Christmas message on Sunday, also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirits of love, peace, and goodwill.
The governor in a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr.Lekan Adeniran, said the current hardship in the country occasioned by double digit inflation will soon give way as governments at the federal and state levels have fashioned out ways to ensure economic recovery and improved living conditions for Nigerians.
Mr governor praised the perseverance and the never-say-die spirit of Nigerians, even as he called for more support for the new governments, which were sworn-in on May 29, this year.
According to him the Christmas season is a time when nigerians have to come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and reflect on the values of love, peace, and goodwill.
He reminded the people that it is not only a time for festivities and merriment alone, but also a time for deep introspection and gratitud e imploring the people to embrace the spirit of love, peace, and goodwill, especially during this Christmas season.
While expressing hope just like Jesus sacrificed His life for Christians so that they can have life, the first citizen of the gateway state expressed optimism that the sacrifice Nigerians are making now will also yield bountiful benefits.
