Nigerians of different religious backgrounds have been asked to recommit and rededicate themselves to God by imbibing the spirit of love and peace because God is love.

Governor Godswill Akpabio, who made the remark   during this year’s Akwa Ibom State Government Christmas Carol night, which featured 9,999 choristers, the biggest in the world at the state International Stadium, Uyo also known as ‘The Nest of Champions’, said “Let each succeeding generation of Akwa Ibom people use this to recommit and rededicate themselves to God. Let the praise from this event bring everyone to God’s banqueting hall, where love is served and righteousness reigns.”

Akpabio stated “Whether one is a Muslim or a Christian, it does not matter because both religions espouse love and recognise the sanctity of human life and the need for a peaceful and harmonious world for development to thrive, because the only known reason God created mankind was for man to praise and worship Him whether as a Christian or Muslims, for God is love.”

On the purpose of the state Christmas carol night, the governor said: “We can hold our peace, because His mercies abound in every facet of our lives. So, we have come from every part of our state to join the angels and declare once again, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”