Christmas: Christian Faithful, Kwara PDP Members, Others Receive Cash Assistance, Food Parcels From Saraki
President of the 8th Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated Christian faithful as they get set to celebrate Christmas.
In the spirit of the season and in order to ensure a happy celebration in the face of biting economic hardships, like he has done for many years now , the former Senate President has given cash assistance to the Christian faithful, party members, artisans, transporters, associations, assemblies, and other religious and community groups in Kwara state while some others got food parcels.
Saraki’s Press Officer on Local Matters, Mr Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir noted in a statement made available to eam@orientactualmags.com that this kind gesture is an annual practice to identify with the people of Kwara during yuletide, particularly the Christians to ensure that they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with joy.
He disclosed that the distribution of the food items commenced on Sunday, December 24, 2023, and it is being coordinated by the State Secretary of the PDP, Comrade Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode, Alhaji Nasir Subair, and other committee members.
Abdulqadir quoted Saraki as describing the season as a unique one in a calendar year and asked the people to celebrate with love and great hope that the coming year will be better.
He also admonished the Christian faithful to re-commit themselves to the ideals and teachings of Jesus Christ which include piety, love, generosity, and peaceful coexistence.
‘As we merry, let’s remember to pray for our country Nigeria, and Kwara state to flourish, so we can celebrate the coming years in abundance and fulfillment’ he said.
While expressing concern over the economic situation in Nigeria and Kwara state in particular, Saraki encouraged the people to remain hopeful and believe in their ability to make the right choices of leadership that will lead the country and the state on the right path-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
