Mahmoud Calls for Peace, Unity in Christmas Message
By Queen Kunde Enoch
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged residents of the FCT and Nigerians nationwide to embrace the spirit of peace, love, and unity during the Christmas season.
In a heartfelt message shared on her social media platforms, Dr. Mahmoud emphasized the importance of using the festive period to strengthen communal bonds and extend kindness to the less privileged. She expressed her hopes for renewed hope, happiness, and blessings for Nigerians as they prepare to enter the new year.
“As we celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings to you and your loved ones,” Dr. Mahmoud wrote. “This season is a time to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that bind us as a community and as a nation. Let us use this occasion to show kindness to one another and strengthen the bond that makes the FCT and our nation a beacon of hope and harmony.”
Dr. Mahmoud also reiterated her administration’s commitment to fostering inclusiveness, development, and shared prosperity in the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.
The statement, issued by her Chief Press Secretary, Austine Elemue, concluded with a call for collective efforts to build a better future. “Together, we can continue to build a nation of inclusiveness, development, and shared prosperity. May this festive season bring us renewed hope, happiness, and countless blessings. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!”
This Christmas message highlights the minister’s dedication to fostering unity and her hope for a brighter and more prosperous Nigeria.