Christmas: Labour Party Urge Nigerians not to give up
The Labour Party has urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country despite prevailing economic and security challenges, saying the Christmas season should rekindle hope, unity and collective resolve for national renewal.
In a Christmas message issued on Wednesday, the Interim National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, called on citizens to draw lessons from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, stressing that Christmas goes beyond festivity and should inspire love, sacrifice and service to humanity.
Usman acknowledged the widespread frustration and hardship confronting citizens but urged them not to give in to hopelessness, describing Nigeria as the only home its people have.
“While I acknowledge that this is an era of anomie for our nation, I urge our beleaguered citizens not to lose hope in Nigeria. This country remains the only home we have,” she noted.
She called for resilience, courage and collective determination in the continued struggle for justice, equity and good governance, ideals the Labour Party has consistently canvassed since the 2023 general elections.
The former finance minister noted that the season provides an opportunity for sober reflection, particularly at a time the country is grappling with poverty, insecurity and other social vices, which she attributed to poor leadership.
“Christmas is not merely a festive occasion; it is a reminder of love, sacrifice, humility, and service to humanity.
“At a time when our country continues to grapple with the scourge of poverty, insecurity, and other social vices occasioned by poor leadership, the Christmas season should serve as a rallying point for unity and love,” she said
The LP chair enjoined Nigerians to show compassion and empathy towards one another, arguing that unity and love remain critical to confronting despair and healing divisions across the country.
She also challenged political leaders and public office holders to live up to the values associated with the birth of Christ, urging them to prioritise selfless service and the welfare of the people.
“I also use this opportunity to call on those in positions of authority to emulate the virtues of Christ, whose birth we celebrate in this season. Our celebration of Christmas should not be symbolic alone, but must be reflected in sincere actions, selfless leadership, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of the people,” she said.
