The
Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly and
the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship
candidate for Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on Deltans, particularly Christians,
to use the occasion of Christmas to re-dedicate themselves to the teachings of Jesus
Christ, which focuses on love for one another, oneness and unity.
Senator
Okowa, noted that "it is only when we continue
to manifest the virtues of unfeigned humility, genuine love and sacrifice that
we can truly lay claim to being true followers of Jesus Christ, whose teachings
centre on love for one another."
He advised
Christians against seeing Christmas celebration as mere ritual, but to see the
occasion as time for deep sober reflection that should be used to re-appraise
their relationship with the Almighty God and their fellow human beings.
Senator
Okowa, while felicitating with Deltans, called on them to remain peaceful and
committed to the development of the State. He urged Deltans to "use the
occasion to reflect deeply on those things that unite us and work toward
strengthening them."
He admonished
all Deltans to remain focused in the pursuit of a better and prosperous Delta
State, where all citizens are partakers of the benefit of good governance.
Senator
Okowa reaffirmed his commitment to uplifting the lives of the people, while promising
to continue the development of the State for the benefit of mankind building on
the achievements recorded by previous administrations.
He
enjoined Deltans to pray for peaceful elections in 2015, noting that 2015 will
mark the beginning of greater things for the State and its people.
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