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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have urged Nigerians to embrace unity and shared values as they celebrate Christmas in 2025.
They expressed this sentiment through posts on X on Thursday, addressing the Nigerian public.
Atiku specifically reached out to Christian Nigerians, emphasizing that Christmas serves as a solemn reminder of the virtues of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and compassion—qualities that Nigeria desperately needs during this pivotal moment in its history.
The leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) encouraged citizens to transcend divisions, heal past grievances, and recommit to the unity and shared destiny of the nation.
“This season also calls us to rise above division and embrace one another in love. It is a time that invites us to mend old wounds, forgive, and reaffirm our commitment to the unity and common destiny of our nation,” he stated.
“I urge Nigerians to use this season not just for celebration, but for quiet reflection and prayer, seeking divine guidance for peace, justice, and renewed hope for our country,” he added.
In a similar vein, El-Rufai encouraged Nigerians to celebrate the season by upholding values that unify the country as one nation under God, extending wishes for a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all citizens.
The messages from both leaders come as Nigeria joins the global Christian community in observing the 2025 Christmas celebrations, a time often marked by reflection, family gatherings, and calls for national unity.
What values did Atiku Abubakar emphasize during Christmas? Atiku Abubakar highlighted love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and compassion as essential virtues needed in Nigeria during Christmas.
Atiku Abubakar highlighted love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and compassion as essential virtues needed in Nigeria during Christmas.
What was Nasir El-Rufai's message for Christmas? Nasir El-Rufai encouraged Nigerians to celebrate Christmas by embracing values that unite the country as one nation under God.
Nasir El-Rufai encouraged Nigerians to celebrate Christmas by embracing values that unite the country as one nation under God.
What is the significance of Christmas according to the leaders? Christmas is seen as a time for reflection, healing old wounds, and recommitting to national unity and shared values.
Christmas is seen as a time for reflection, healing old wounds, and recommitting to national unity and shared values.
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