Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has called on political office holders to use this period of Christmas to identify with the less- privileged to enable them celebrate the season with ease.
Nwifuru made the call on Sunday, during the 2023 Special Bazaar and Thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki.
The Governor said the thanksgiving is in deep appreciation of God for divine, providence, protection and expressed gratitude to God for seeing the state through 2023.
He enjoined Christian faithful to always pray for the state and avail themselves of the opportunity for “God’s spirit to rest on them” and advance His mission for mankind.
“Everyone has reasons to be thankful to God, if not for anything, at least, for life.
“We are thanking God for so many things. You can look at what brought you from where you were to where you are now.
“We are also thanking God for life and sound health. It is only when you have not gone to the hospital that you will not thank God,” Nwifuru said.
He encouraged various political actors to close ranks and work with his government to move the state forward.
Earlier, the State Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Father Joseph Origbo, said to execute God’s assignment, “man must understand his mission, backed by divine identity which ultimately birth results.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the special thanksgiving service attracted officials from various ministries, departments and agencies of government .
NAN also reports that the event featured former governors, members of national assembly, and members of the state executive council.
