pray for nigeria, shun religious sentiment and embrace the teachings of jesus christ – ogun youth chairman urges youths.

Com. Adebare Ariyibi; State PRO, NYCN.

The Youth Chairman of Ogun State, Com.  Abdul-Jabar  Ayelaagbe, has congratulated Christians across the state for witnessing yet another Christmas celebration.

The Chairman in a statement issued by the State Public Relations Officer, Com. Adebare Ariyibi, said the celebration offered members the opportunity to reflect on God’s love and compassion for man as epitomized in the gift of Christ to the world.

Ayelaagbe particularly enjoined youths to use the Christmas period to reflect on their relationship with one another, show love to their neighbors, shun religious sentiment and work together for the progress of the state. He admonished youths to ensure that all celebrations are done in moderation and in adherence to all COVID-19 protocols to limit the spread of the disease.

“Christmas symbolizes hope as it marks the birth of Jesus Christ. I, therefore, urge all members to use this period to pray for peace, unity and prosperity in our country. I urged you to use the occasion to pray to God to intervene so as to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus to avoid another lockdown.

“Christmas is also a time for friends, families and for giving and sharing. This year’s celebration has presented us an opportunity to further show and share love irrespective of our religion, and not being instruments to destruction of lives and properties.

“While this is traditionally a time for joy and celebration, I urge us all to do so in moderation. This period actually calls for introspection and continued prayers for our dear State and Nigeria as a whole, taking into consideration the continued rise in cases of Covid19. We must ensure we are our brothers’ keepers by adhering to all Covid19 protocols.

“Conclusively, let me reiterate that all youth carnivals and cross over parties to a New Year have been banned by the State Government, I beseech you all to be law abiding as we keep our hopes alive regardless of the challenges facing the nation and the world at large,” the Chairman said.