Let Us Spread Love This Christmas – Ambode

Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged Nigerians to utilize the symbolic time of Christmas to display acts of love and kindness to mankind, especially the less privileged in the society.

He said his message to everyone at this celebration period was to put a smile on the faces of persons who could not afford to do the same

He said: “Christmas is a season that explains the depth of God’s love for mankind and exemplary sacrifice that we should emulate in our relationship with our neighbours irrespective of status and creed.

“This season is another opportunity to increase our acts of kindness and touch the less privileged in our society.

“Therefore, this Christmas means so much more than just mere merriment; it is a veritable avenue to extend love to the less-privileged who are disadvantaged in several ways.

“In this special season therefore, I urge you all to spread love and be our brother’s keeper.

“Let us reach out to those who struggle to provide for their families, let us put smiles on the faces of the weak and vulnerable; this is the real essence of Christmas.”

Ambode, while commending residents for the peaceful atmosphere in the state over the years, urged them to emulate Jesus Christ and continue to pray for continued peace in the state.

“We shall continue to pray for continued peace in Lagos; we shall continue to pray for increased prosperity of our people.”

We shall not relent in our prayers for Lagos to continue in its path of growth and we shall look forward to more of your prayers, now, in the New Year and beyond.

“Our government appreciates the spirit of tolerance and cooperation which has provided the enabling environment for growth and development in Lagos State.

“We reiterate our commitment to continue to promote healthy community relations with economic opportunities and empowerment prospects for all,” he said.