Governor Alex Otti has urged Christians to embrace the responsibility of sharing, saying that the true joy of Christmas “is found in the wonders of sharing, loving and caring.”

The governor said this in his Christmas message to Abians on Wednesday.

He stated that Christmas is another opportunity for Christians to reflect on the love of God for humanity through the incarnation of Jesus Christ, which led to the eternal redemption of mankind.

Mr Otti added that the Abia government had implemented adequate security measures to guarantee the safety of lives and property during and after the festive season.

He stated, “We have also recorded some major gains in expanding our governance footprints to all the communities in the state through road infrastructure projects and strategic development initiatives in health, education, entrepreneurship support and social protection.

He thanked the people of Abia for having faith in and supporting his administration and expressed his determination to ensure sustainable socio-economic growth in the state.

Mr Otti also urged the people to apply the principles of prudence and modesty in all their engagements during this season.

He emphasised the need for people to avoid excessive consumption, especially of alcoholic beverages, to stay away completely from hard drugs and avoid ingesting dangerous substances.

Mr Otti also urged road users to adhere to road traffic regulations when using the road and to be mindful of other road users.

“Let us collectively commit to safety by restraining ourselves from going overboard in our celebrations,” he said.

(NAN)