Bello urged them to imbibe the virtues of humility, courage, honesty and love for one another which Jesus Christ epitomizes.
While calling for supplications to the Almighty for the good health and wisdom of leaders at all levels of government, the Minister enjoined residents of the FCT to use the joyous occasion to also pray for peace, security and economic prosperity across the Territory.
Bello also called for peaceful co-existence and harmonious living amongst all those who have made the FCT their home, reminding them that the FCT is the symbol of Nigeria’s unity and that all residents have a duty to reflect that symbol by eschewing all factors that tend to divide them and instead embrace those that unite.
According to Bello, the FCT Administration always puts the wellbeing of all residents as the focus of its developmental agenda and solicited the cooperation and support of residents for the success of all government programmes.
He expressed the appreciation of the FCT Administration to residents for their understanding and cooperation as the government implements the Safe, Functional and Efficient Traffic Management policy in Abuja.
Bello reiterated that efforts were being made to reposition the public transportation system in the Territory to better serve residents as discussions were on going with private public transport operators to provide affordable and efficient transportation services.
The FCT Minister also assured residents that arrangements have been made by the relevant agencies for the provision of adequate security during the Christmas holidays and urged residents to obey all extant rules, especially traffic regulations, as well as observing the ban on the use of fireworks.
Similarly, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas to rekindle their love and respect for one another which he said are necessary to promote coexistence in the country
The Minority Leader in his Christmas message also admonished Nigerians to use the yuletide season to forgive one another, eschew all divisive tendencies and rededicate themselves to acts that bring peace, unite and bind us together as a nation.
Elumelu noted that Christmas underlines the infinite love and generosity of the Almighty God, which he demonstrated in the gift of his precious son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice to bring salvation to humanity.
“Indeed, our unity and advancement as a nation are strengthened when we appreciate God’s love, forgiveness and kindness, which he demonstrated to us through the birth of Jesus Christ into the world.
“In descending from his heavenly glory to this earthly realm, Christ demonstrated humility, love and selflessness. Christmas offers us a strong message to imbibe these virtues in our individual and collective endeavors.
Elumelu therefore urged Nigerians to share with one another and reach out to those who are hurting so that the joy of the season is spread across board.
He also entreated those behind the mindless violence, killings and kidnapping in the land to have a rethink, as their actions cannot be justified under any guise.
Elumelu however assured Nigerians of the commitment of the Minority Caucus of House of Representatives in protecting their interest at all times.
