The former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (ncc), Professor Adeolu Akande, has called on Nigerians to demonstrate love towards one another as well as the virtue of giving as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ.
Akande who noted that Christmas period is a unique one as it is always characterized by colour, music, festivity and communal interaction stresses the need for Nigerians to internalize the lesson and the significance of the period which he identifies as love, sacrifice and giving as demonstrated by God through Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind.
The don who is also a former Chief of staff to the Oyo State Governor noted that the season provides a unique opportunity for Nigerians to imbibe new attitude towards nation building, and to commit their energy to promotion of human dignity, development, tolerance and mutual respect.
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Prof Akande expressed the hope that though the nation was passing through a difficult phase in her national life, there was the need to sustain a sense of optimism just as he called for awakening of national consciousness.
Professor Akande, who also teaches at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NIDLS, Abuja, further enjoins Nigerians to place emphasis on issues that build up the nation rather than the ones that divide and causes disharmony.
He called for sustenance of efforts from leaders at all levels so that Nigerians would experience better days in the coming days.
The don, however, challenged Nigerians to celebrate in the spirit of moderation and generosity to the underprivileged.
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