Christmas: Osun SSG urges Nigerians to extend love, kindness to others

Christmas: Osun SSG urges Nigerians to extend love, kindness to others

The Secretary to the State Government of Osun, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye has admonished all and sundry to  seize the symbolic occasion of the birth of the Jesus Christ to extend acts of love and kindness to all mankind, especially  the less privileged in the society.

Mr. Igbalaye, in his Christmas message to people of Osun isolated the inherent qualities of Jesus Christ as  love, care, selflessness and compassion for  the weak, vulnerable and the less-privileged. 

The State Scribe explained, “Christmas is a season that radiates the depth of God’s love that we should emulate in our relationship with our neighbours, irrespective of status and creed. This season is another opportunity to increase our acts of kindness and touch the less privileged in our society."

Igbalaye further enunciated,"this Christmas means so much more than just mere merriment. It is a veritable avenue to extend love to the less-privileged who are disadvantaged in several ways. In this special season therefore, I urge you all to spread love and be your brother’s keeper.  Let us put smiles on the faces of the weak and vulnerables. This is the real essence of Christmas",he emphasized

The Sectary to the State Government,while commending residents for the peaceful atmosphere the State had enjoyed over the years, urged them to emulate Jesus Christ and continue to pray for continued peace in the State.

While using the opportunity to  appreciate the support and love shown to the ruling  Party  during and after the 16th July, 2022 gubernatorial election, Igbalaye urged the people to cooperate with Governor Adeleke in order to take Osun to greater heights.

He then wished Osun people a Merry Christmas and a prosperous year 2023, urging them to continue to pray for sustained peace and progress in the State, especially as Nigerians prepare for next year’s general elections. 

*opeyemi BELLO*

*Press Officer, SSG*