By David Onimisi Lawani
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has felicitated with Christian faithful on the occasion of Christmas Celebration which marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
APC in a press release signed by Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe,
Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, of the party enjoined Christians to seize the opportunity to show more love to others as Christ instructed.
It reads: ” The All Progressives Congress, APC, joins Christians and indeed all Nigerians in marking the joyful occasion of Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
” As we celebrate with family, friends and loved ones, the APC urges all to imbue the true essence of Christmas — giving, forgiving, love of God and love of our fellow men. We should give a helping hand to those in need and give succour to the vulnerable ones among us.”
The party charged Christian faithful on the need to comply with the safety directive by the Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19, saying strict observance of the protocols is a criteria for the safety of all.
The party said the alarming increase in the figures calls for collaboration on all Nigerians in order to ensure the virus is put under check as constant washing of hands, use of facemasks and social distancing remained the surest way to fight the pandemic.
His words: ” Nigeria has recorded nearly 90, 000 COVID-19 infections and about 1,236 related deaths. This shows that the coronavirus remains a real and serious public health threat. In our festivities, we must all stay safe by adhering to official public health directives by avoiding non-essential trips, large gatherings, using facemasks and washing hands regularly to halt the virus spread.
” As every country affected by the economic slowdown caused largely by the severity of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria is poised to exit the current recession within a short time, as several measures lined up by the Federal Government shows. It is worthy of note that the decline in the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) came after 12 consecutive quarters of positive growth.
” Issues of security is also on the frontburner. The APC assures Nigerians that government and our security services will always mobilise all legitimate assets to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians.
The party also said further that ” From the Chibok, Dapchi to Kankara students abductions and other recorded security incidents in the country, the President Muhammadu Buhari government has never lacked the capacity and clear intent to check and contain such incidence when they arise.
” While the capacity and valiant efforts of our armed forces and other security services is not in doubt and greatly appreciated, they must do much more to further degrade the ability of terrorists and other criminal elements to perpetuate their evil attacks on soft targets across the country.
” The APC wishes all Nigerians a Merry Christmas”, he said.
