The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the Chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor (Dr) Cornelius Ojelabi have called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious beliefs, to love one another and live in peace among themselves, reports thegazellenews.com.
They also called on Nigerians to support cooperate with the party’s administrations at the federal and state levels as they strive to make live better for the people.
Sanwo-Olu and Pastor Ojelabi, gave this advice while speaking at the ACME road secretariat of the party during the 2nd Christmas Carol held on Sunday, 15 December, 2024.
“Christ, the one we are celebrating his birth this period, enjoins us to love honestly and unconditionally so that we can live in peace and harmony.
“We are better off as one happy family in Christ by embracing love and respecting each other’s boundaries,” Ojelabi said in his welcome address.
The former Commissioner for Rural Development in the state also called on political office holders to, “in the spirit of Christmas, show love and mercy to their fellow citizens as God has shown mercy to you”.
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Honourable Ibrahim Layode, urged Nigerians to live in peace, spread love among themselves and support and cooperate with the government.
“As we come together in this season of love and celebration, let us be reminded of the profound message of Christmas; a message of peace, hope, love, and unity that the birth of Christ brings to us all.
“Christmas is a time that touches our hearts and renews our spirits. If reminds us of the power of compassion and the beauty of giving. It calls us to set aside our differences regardless of our backgrounds and embrace the shared humanity that binds us as one family in God.
“It is a time to renew our commitment, to love one another, to support one another, and to serve one another, just as Christ teaches us. This evening, as we sing carols and hear the timeless story of the birth of Christ, let us reflect on its deeper meaning. It is not just a story from long ago; it is a reminder that in the midst of challenges, light always finds a way to shine through,” the Governor said.
Several prominent personalities read lessons from the Holy Bible at the event.
They include but not limited to: the Wife of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mrs Salamotu Gbajabiamila; Wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat; a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Temitope Adewal; former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (represented); and the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin among others.
The event had in attendance: the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso; his counterpart in the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mr Akibu Tolani-Sule; the state Commissioner for Basic Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun; the state Women Leader of APC, Honourable Jumoke Okoya-Thomas; Secretary of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Southwest representative in the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Mutiu Are; former Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Adefunmilayo Tejuoso; former Deputy Governor of the state and member of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan and state executive members of the APC among others.
