By Olalekan Ola
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperatives and Empowerment Hon Durojaye Isaac has felicitated with Christians in Osun State and the country for witnessing another Christmas celebration.
He said the celebration marked the birth of Jesus Christ which is synonymous with love, charity, unity and peaceful co-existence.
Durojaye, in a Christmas massage, stated that Christmas presents a golden opportunity to celebrate Christ, his humble beginning, and the lessons his life taught, charged Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in all their life.
He said it is another opportunity to celebrate Jesus Christ and the lessons his life humanity; lessons if humility, selflessness, Godliness, and service.
He said:”I celebrate with all residents of Osun State and Nigerians fir witnessing the 2023 Christmas festivity. I want to also charge our people to be alert sensitive during the Yuletide, especially with regard to security. I encourage everyone to use the opportunity of the occasion to remember the life of Christ and emulate him”.
The Governor’s Special Adviser called for a renewed commitment to the service of humanity in line with the true teaching of Jesus Christ, adding that we must strive at all time for the progress of our society.
“This season is another opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the true teachings of Jesus Christ, which has love at its heart. In love, we will have no trouble enduring each others’ differences and live in harmony, which holds the key to prosperity,” he noted in the message.
“As much as I share in the joy that comes with the period, may I indulge us not to forget the very essence of the celebration, and in that regard, ensure we use the occasion to bond with our neighbours and more, help the needy”, he said.
While enjoining Christians to be moderate in their celebrations, Durojaye called for prayer for Osun State and the country in particular to overcome the myriad of challenges that has hampered progress and impactful governance.
“Just as the birth of Jesus Christ opened up a new chapter for mankind, I want to assure Osun people of the present administration’s commitment to improving their situation by making sure available resources count for their good,” he said.
He described present government in the state as a listening government, and will be driven by the sole objectives of moving this state forward.
“The goverment will deliver on the promise of increasing the state’s GDP through the execution of industrialisation for export; make the state a education skill based, extend healthcare to all; transform Osun into a cultural tourism centre; empower the youth; care for workers and be honest with governance”.
Durojaye projected a better situation for the people in the new year.
“As it will be the will of the Lord, we shall celebrate the season in peace and prosperity.
“On behalf of my family and political associates, I wish to express my warm felicitation to all Christians faithfuls on the joyous celebration of Christmas’, Durojaye said.
