The Chairman Epe Local Government Council Chairman of Lagos State,  Princess Surah Animashaun has congratulated Christians in the council on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas, calling on them to use the opportunity of the season to pray for the Lagos state, Epe LG Council and its leadership.

Animashaun equally urged Christians across the country to emulate Christ, who, according to her, is the reason for the season, by showing love to others, living in harmony with neighbours and demonstrating the spirit of brotherliness.

The Chairman congratulated those who are alive to witness this year’s Christmas, adding that everyone who made it to this season must remain thankful to the Almighty.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr. Yusuff Temitayo, indicated that the Chairman stated these in his Christmas message to Epe Local Government residents and Nigerians, which was made available to newsmen.

The Chairman added that Christmas is a season to love, to care and to cater to the needs of the underprivileged, adding that Christian faithful must endeavour to touch other lives positively during the Christmas and always.

He said: “As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, I felicitate my brothers and sisters on witnessing the Christmas season.

“I encourage them to emulate Jesus Christ our Lord, whose birthday we are commemorating with the Christmas celebration. They should show love to others, live in harmony and always demonstrate a selfless spirit.

“Above all, I encourage Christians to pray more for Lagos State,  the council, Nigeria and the leadership as well, because we need prayers at this point to surmount various challenges.

“Some of such daunting challenges include the insecurity, epileptic power supply, economic hardship, impatiently to aquire wealth by our young ones, so, we need to be patient and committed to the present administration, as Nigeria will soon get over the economic quagmire and get to the greater heights.

“Let me also use this opportunity to warn everyone as they go about celebrating Christmas; please continue to adhere strictly to the security architectural of the country, and be security conscious, so as to avoid unnecessary attacks.

“May the peace of the Lord be with us all as we celebrate. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year in advance.”