Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and ex- Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging unity, reflection, and the embrace of shared values.
In a message shared on X on Thursday, Atiku particularly addressed Christian Nigerians, describing Christmas as a “solemn reminder of the virtues of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and compassion; values that Nigeria urgently needs at this moment in its history.”
He called on citizens to rise above division, heal old wounds, and recommit themselves to the unity and common destiny of the nation.
He said, “This season also calls us to rise above division and embrace one another in love.
It is a season that invites us to heal old wounds, to forgive, and to recommit ourselves to the unity and common destiny of our nation.
“I urge Nigerians to use the season not merely for celebration, but for quiet reflection and prayer, seeking divine guidance for peace, justice, and renewed hope for the country”
Similarly, El-Rufai, in a post on X, extended greetings from his family, urging Nigerians to celebrate the season by embracing values that “bind us together as one nation under God.”
He concluded by wishing citizens a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
The messages come as Nigeria joins the global Christian community in marking the 2025 Christmas celebrations, a period often associated with reflection, family reunions, and calls for national unity.
