Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state Thursday asked Nigerians to pray more for the country and the leadership as well.
The governor stated this in his Christmas message to the people of Oyo state and Nigerians in general on the celebration of this year’s Christmas.
According to Governor Makinde, we need prayers at this point to surmount various challenges facing Nigeria as a country.
“I encourage Christians to pray more for Oyo state and Nigeria and the leadership as well, because we need prayers at this point to surmount various challenges. Some of such daunting challenges include the COVID-19-induced recession and the pandemic itself, which experts said has entered its second wave,” he said.
The governor added, “let me also use this opportunity to warn everyone as they go about celebrating Christmas; please continue to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 guidelines and continue to #OwnYourAction. May the peace of the Lord be with us all as we celebrate. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.”
Congratulating Christians in Oyo state on the occasion of the 2020 Christmas, the governor called on them to use the opportunity of the season to pray for the state and its leadership.
“As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, I felicitate my brothers and sisters on witnessing the Christmas season. I encourage them to emulate Jesus Christ our Lord, whose birthday we are commemorating with the Christmas celebration. They should show love to others, live in harmony and always demonstrate the selfless spirit.
