Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Has Urged Residents To Celebrate Christmas With Moderation And Offer Support To The Less Privileged And Vulnerable Members In The Society.
Abiodun Made The Call In His Christmas Message Delivered At The State’s Christmas Carol And Service Of Nine Lessons, Held On Tuesday At The Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The Governor Said Christmas Is A Time That Transcends Barriers And Unites People Across Divides, Emphasising That It Focuses On The Timeless Values Of Love, Compassion, Kindness, And Faith.
He Called On People To Reflect On The True Meaning Of Christmas, Which Involves Giving And Sharing, Adding That Without Christ, There Is No Christmas.
The Governor Affirmed That His Administration Remains Committed To Uplifting The Vulnerable By Fostering Inclusiveness, Which Is Essential For Building A Society Where Everyone Can Thrive.
While Praying For The Spirit Of Christmas To Strengthen Bonds, Inspire Progress, And Bring Peace And Prosperity To Every Family, The Governor Urged People To Carry Forward The Lessons Of Kindness, Unity, And Hope For A Brighter Future As They Look To The New Year.
Dignitaries At The Carol Service Included Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Governor Of The State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, Bishop David Oyedepo Of Living Faith Church Worldwide, And The National President Of The Christian Association Of Nigeria, Most Reverend Dr Daniel Okoh, Among Others.