Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tasked Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration to strengthen the bond of love, unity and care among themselves with the view of overcoming the nation’s economic hardship.
The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said it was the only way Nigerians can survive the prevailing socio economic situation in the country.
The opposition party lamented that many Nigerians can no longer afford daily meals or travel to celebrate with their loved ones, owing to the level of poverty in the country.
“Christmas, the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, serves as a refreshing reminder of God’s eternal love to mankind and His willingness to grant divine solutions to every challenge of life, including the problems we face as a nation.
“The PDP laments that due to the abysmal level of poverty in the country, millions of Nigerians are no longer able to afford their daily meals, with most families not having the resources to travel to celebrate and bond with their loved ones as usual.
“Some of those who travelled are stranded on the many dilapidated highways with no hope in sight. There is a general sense of gloom and despondency due to the prevailing hardship at this time.
“Our Party, however, urges Nigerians not to give up hope or allow the sufferings they face at this time to make them lose sight of the blessings of Christmas and its message of hope and assurance of light at the end of the tunnel.
“Nigerians must therefore stand by and share with one another at this time so that the joy of the season can spread to all.”