Keep Hope Alive At Christmas~Says Ekiti Deputy Speaker.
The Deputy Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hakeem Jamiu, has, felicitated with the good people of Ekiti State and indeed all Nigerians on the occasion of this year's Christmas.
Rt. Hon. Jamiu said the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated at Christmas, signifies hope for mankind and relief for people who are feeling hopeless and burdened under the weight of the day to day challenges.
The Deputy Speaker urged the people of Ekiti State not to allow the lessons of love, humility and goodwill taught by Christmas to be lost on them in their daily living.
He also charged Christians, Muslims, adherents of traditional religion and those who don't profess any faith the live together in peace, unity and harmony for the state to enjoy tranquility needed for development.
Rt. Hon. Jamiu urged the people of the state to keep their hope alive in a better Ekiti and greater Nigeria irrespective of the challenges being witnessed in the polity.
He said: "My encouragement to you is to keep hope alive; everyday that we are blessed with presents is an opportunity for things to get better; so keep trusting and believing.
"As you sit with families and friends, opening presents and eating Christmas dinner, remember what Christmas signifies: hope. Hope for you, hope for me and hope for our beautiful nation. Keep hope alive. Jesus came to give us hope.
"To my good people of Irepodun/Ifelodun Constituency ll, thanks for your love and support which have been a source of inspiration and motivation for me, as I will continue to fight for the betterment of our beloved Constituency.
"My family and I wish you all a blessed Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year."
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