Christmas and Our Shared Responsibility

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, I extend warm Christmas greetings to all Nigerians.

Christmas is a season that calls us to reflect on the values of love, sacrifice, humility, and hope—values that are deeply needed in our nation today. The message of Christ’s birth reminds us that even in the most difficult circumstances, light can emerge, and renewal is always possible.

This Christmas season comes at a time when many Nigerians are burdened by unprecedented economic hardship. I am deeply pained by the daily struggles of countless families who find it increasingly difficult to put food on the table or celebrate this season as they once did. Yet, the message of Christmas reassures us that even in the darkest moments, a star of hope can still shine, guiding us toward renewal and better days ahead.

To those who feel forgotten by those in power, I want you to know that I see you. True leadership is not measured by the height of our skyscrapers or the growth of our stock markets but by how we uplift the most vulnerable among us. My pledge to you this season is a commitment to a future where dignity is not a luxury but a right; where opportunity reaches the remotest village and the most crowded street; and where no child goes to bed hungry in a land of plenty.

The spirit of Christmas is found in solidarity. It is seen in the neighbour who shares what little they have and in the community that refuses to let anyone fall behind.

Let us use this Christmas to renew our commitment to building a Nigeria where leadership is driven by service; where public resources are managed with prudence; and where every child has access to quality education, healthcare, and a dignified life. A Nigeria where our leaders are dedicated to pulling people out of poverty.

As we celebrate with our families and loved ones, may the joy of Christmas inspire us to lead selfless lives and contribute, in whatever way we can, to the peace, unity, and progress of our dear country.

I wish you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, good health, and renewed determination to build the Nigeria of our dreams.

Indeed, a new Nigeria is POssible. -PO