Christmas: Kogi NUP Felicitates With Christians, Members.
…. stresses need for peaceful coexistence.
Engr. Clement Ohida, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Kogi State Chapter, has sent a message of felicitations to Christians and Member’s of the Union on the occasion of 2024 Christmas.
In a goodwill message issued to Newsmen, the NUP State Chairman rejoiced with Kogites, particularly members of the Union for witnessing another Christmas celebration which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
The Chairman urged Kogites to use the joyous occasion to pray for leaders at all levels and for the peace, progress and socio-economic development of the State and Country at large.
He stressed the need for peaceful coexistence between and among Kogites, irrespective of ethnic or religious leanings.
He urged citizens to be guided by the lessons of the Christmas season, which he stressed is anchored on love, forgiveness and peaceful coexistence.
“Irrespective of our religious affiliations, we can draw immense strength and inspiration from the enduring legacies of the life of Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life for the redemption of our souls,” he said
He wished Christians God’s guidance and abundant blessings embedded in the festive season as they celebrate another important milestone of high spiritual import.
He called for support for the administration of Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo said, “ We have no other State to call our home, other than Kogi State, reason why praying for and working with our leaders remains the panacea to overcoming our challenges. Without mincing words, we are no longer where we are as Pensioners in the past even though we still ask for better attention through harmonization”.
The Chairman congratulated Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas, prayed for many more celebration in good health and prosperity.