Buba Preaches Peace, Love at Christmas
The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Hajia Fatima Kabir Buba has enjoined Nigerians and others around the world to embrace peace and show love to one another, as a reflection of what Christmas symbolises for all of humanity.
Buba stated this on Monday in a goodwill message to Christians in which She also noted that Christmas presents to the world, rays of hope and optimism, in the midst of challenges.
She emphasized that the birthday of Jesus Christ “is symbolic of love, victory, sacrifice and the sufficiency of joy and peace to the world.”
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The Commissioner stated further: “I am delighted to join you all to celebrate this year’s Christmas. The year has been defined by remarkable events across the world .
“In the midst of global challenges which we, as a nation, have also had a fair share, Christmas presents to us rays of hope, joy and peace. The birthday of Jesus Christ is symbolic of love, victory, sacrifice and the sufficiency of joy and peace to the world.
“As we celebrate, let’s therefore live with optimism, sacrifice, peace and love towards one another and our nation. Let us manifest justice, patience and faith which are virtues exemplified by Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. This is the way to build our societies better from the horrors associated with the pandemic and overcome our national challenges.”
