The Chairman of the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged Nigerians to be champions of peace and promote reconciliation and unity amongst themselves.
Okoh stated Nigerians should proceed to deal with what united them and never what divided them, considering the nation's ethnic and spiritual range.
He stated the Christmas season offered a chance for reflection and for folks to increase a hand of reconciliation if they’ve been wronged or another person has been wronged, following the instance of Jesus Christ.
The CAN President gave the warning in a Christmas message on Monday the place he additionally urged Nigerians to resume their dedication to constructing the nation somewhat than lose hope within the face of quite a few challenges.
A part of the message learn: 'Throughout this time we’re reminded to attempt to turn out to be extra like Jesus by reaching our neighbors with phrases of peace.
“In a various nation like Nigeria, characterised by a number of ethnicities and religions, we should all the time attempt to search for what unites and binds us, somewhat than what divides us.
“Allow us to be champions of peace and unity, placing apart our variations and selling true reconciliation, understanding and unity amongst all Nigerians.
“On this context, reconciliation means greater than the absence of battle; it means the presence of real love, respect and acceptance for one another.
“As Nigerians, we’re confronted with quite a few challenges however we should not lose hope. As an alternative, we should use this season to resume our dedication to constructing a greater Nigeria for future generations.
“Allow us to work to foster an surroundings the place each Nigerian can thrive, the place justice and equality prevail, and the place peace and prosperity abound.”
Okoh additionally urged Nigerians to not neglect “those that are on the margins of society” and guarantee they shared with them to provide them a way of belonging as Christ would do.
“Allow us to attempt to construct a nation the place peace, justice and unity prevail. Could the enjoyment and blessings of Christmas be with you all,” he added.
