A gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Dr Kehinde Alex Bankole, has urged the people of Kwara State and Nigerians as a whole to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ by upholding his ideals and virtues as Christians worldwide celebrate his birth anniversary.
The famous entrepreneur, philanthropist and astute politicians in a statement he personally released on Monday, December 23, 2024 said: “Dear Compatriots, I greet and felicitate with you all as we celebrate Christmas once again.
“I join our Christian compatriots in Kwara State and all other Nigerians in giving thanks to God Almighty whose Grace and Benevolence has helped our State and the nation to overcome the many challenges they have had since we celebrated Christmas last year.
“The annual commemoration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ is a most auspicious time for us, as individuals and as Nigerians to rededicate ourselves to the virtues and ideals which the Messiah preached and exemplified during his earthly ministry.
“Let us all therefore resolve this Christmas to make the ideals of peace, harmony, tolerance, love and goodwill to all even more manifest in our interactions with others.
“It remains my sincere belief that no height of human accomplishment is beyond us as people, if we can overcome our differences, such as they are, and forge a binding national consensus to put the progress and well-being of the country above all other considerations.
“With God Almighty as our Guide, Strength and Enabler, even as we commemorate the birth of the Prince of Peace, let us all strive to honour Him more by living our lives as He taught; by making personal sacrifices for the good of others, by showing greater love for others, by being fairer and more honest in our dealings with others, by being ever-willing to forgive those who offend us and by always extending goodwill towards others.
“The Spirit of the season must keep our optimism unshaken. We must remain one indivisible entity in spite of daunting challenges in Nigeria’s political and economic spheres. I urge every Nigerian to remain very strong and optimistic, believing our bright days are here. In this season of service and love, it is important to note that, our love for Nigeria can only be experienced through love and service for our neighbors regardless of religion, ethnicity, political affiliations and social status.
On behalf of myself, my family, The KAB Foundation, my campaign team, I wish you all very joyful Christmas celebrations and a peaceful and prosperous 2025,” the statement concluded.
