OKOWA CALLS ON CHRISTIANS TO REFLECT ON TEACHINGS OF CHRIST AT XMAS

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Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Christians across the globe to rekindle their love for Christ by renewing the virtues of peace, love and sacrifice, which Jesus Christ epitomised in his earthly teachings.


The Governor made the call in his Christmas message to Nigerians, especially Deltans, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifejika,


He noted that Christmas was a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and called on Christians to strive and emulate wholly, the virtues of Christ.


Okowa advised Christian faithful to use the festive period for sober reflection and total spiritual renewal and devotion toward living in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions.


The Governor added that Christians must discourage violent conflicts and remember the love, peace and sacrifice that Jesus Christ epitomized, stressing that Nigerians must put the interest of the country above other considerations and show respect for one another in order to move the nation forward.

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