NIGER APC FELICITATES WITH NIGERLITES ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

NIGER APC FELICITATES WITH NIGERLITES ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of Hon. HALIRU ZAKARI JIKANTORO, has felicitated with Christians across the state over the joyous occasion of Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

In a statement signed by the  State Publicity Secretary Musa D. Sarkinkaji stated "that the yuletide season symbolizes perseverance, faith, hope and love; these are the virtues we appeal to Nigerlites to continue to exhibit as the state and the country navigates from the economic recession towards progress and stability".

While calling on Nigerlites to offer special prayers for the peace, unity and development in the state, "the Party further urged Nigerlites across religious divides to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, honesty, fairness, selflessness and peaceful co-existence which Jesus Christ espoused and exemplified during his earthly mission".

The statement added that "the manifestation of these virtues in our national life will without doubt propel our great state into becoming a more united, peaceful and progressive one".

..."There is no doubt that the times are difficult and the Niger state is facing enormous challenges, but we assure Nigerlites that the APC-led Government is committed to enthroning the promised change, and is working hard towards the goal of true transformation and development".

"We further urge Nigerlites to continue to pray for and support the bold efforts of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Niger State, *Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello-led* administration to resuscitate the economy, safeguard the state and instill probity in our national life".

SK then said "In this season of love and celebrations, we should all remember that with our collective prayers, unity and diligence, the goal of a prosperous, secured and stable nation is possible. And it is our prayer and wish that the New Year shall usher in economic growth, security and peace for all".

The publicity secretary then said "Once again, the Party congratulates all Christians on the occasion of Christmas and prays the message of Christmas fill our lives with warmth, joy and peace".