*Photo: Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi*
Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the Christmas celebration to commit themselves to love for the country.
The Minister said this in his Christmas message.
According to him, “Our nation, Nigeria, deserves nothing less than the commitment of love for our country and devotion to the tenets of peace and progress from all citizens.”
Read the full statement below:
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF WORKS HIS EXCELLENCY SEN. ENGR. NWEZE DAVID UMAHI CON
1. On this momentous occasion of Christmas Day celebration, I am heartily and profoundly delighted to felicitate and share with Nigerians the great joy that the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ heralds and the hope of everlasting salvation it brings to mankind.
2. Indeed, this Christian festival offers us a memorable opportunity to reflect on the need to renew our attitude of gratitude to God our Maker, through our unflinching love for one another, boundless generosity to our neighbours and selfless service to humanity, which are divine values required to make the world a better place. In a moment like this,we are expected to reflect on our personal devotions to the cause of the nation and the gains of fostering stronger bonds and positive memories in our interpersonal relationships.
3. Our nation, Nigeria, deserves nothing less than the commitment of love for our country and devotion to the tenets of peace and progress from all citizens. The Renewed Hope administration has made record-breaking marks in improving public service delivery and refixing governance framework that will stimulate economic growth and national development. The private sector window is being created, and the enabling infrastructure is taking shape. Our road infrastructure delivery is being enhanced nationwide to support the growth of our economy. All we need is a reciprocation of faith, hope, solidarity, loyalty, and love for our nation.
4. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and its significance to our nationhood, I particularly send my warm greetings to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and I commend him highly for his profound leadership stewardship that is making the desired difference in our development trajectory. Let me publicly recognize the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Works wĥo have been exceptionally wonderful in driving the Renewed Hope agenda in the works sector. Together, a nation of peace and prosperity shall be achieved.
5. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all Nigerians.
H.E. Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi CON
Honourable Minister of Works