Saraki tasks Nigerians on Christ’s teaching

Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State has charged Christian faithful to reflect the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives and daily activities in order to promote peace, love and unity of the country.

In his Christmas message to the people of the state, Saraki admonished Chris-tians in the country to emulate Jesus Christ in words and deeds and imbibe the core lessons of love, tolerance, generosity and peaceful co-existence which Christ stood for.

He commended the leadership of the Christian community in the state for conducting themselves peacefully in their religious activities and for promoting religious harmony.

While congratulating the entire Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season, the governor advised them to use the festive period for sober reflection and spiritual devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other faiths.

He also urged the Christians not to relent in their prayers for the nation and particularly for the quick recovery of President Umaru Yar’Adua.

Saraki further expressed his deep appreciation to the entire Kwara State indigenes for doing him proud during his 47th birthday anniversary celebration.