The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has encouraged all Nigerians not to permit the adversities of the universe of today irritated the assurance that only God Almighty rules in the affairs of men; therefore, “should not give in to fear and trepidation.”
“the restoration of hope to mankind which Christians celebrate at Christmas should be a pillar of optimism in an unusual year marked by health, economic and socio-political challenges, widely dominated by the global Covid-19 pandemic that has left the world on bended knees.”
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“human face of the invisible God and the reassurance that God is intimately involved with humanity,” restores hope and succour to all Christians and Nigerians at large.
“May this Christmas bring the year 2020, its tears, ruins and cascading distress to an end while re-making our lukewarm heart to once more glow,”.
“Hence, may we have a merry Christmas, but allow the sobriety that the time demands, stir not only our faith in God but also sensitivity to the demands of responsible citizenship in a world conflicted by social upheavals and riven by Covid-19 health challenges,” Ngige added.
“2020 came with immense challenges but the President who is very compassionate about the welfare of the nation’s workforce insisted we must keep the faith and do even more. We shall not relent.”
