Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and hopeful regardless of the hard times citizens are experiencing as they celebrate Christmas.

Mr Akpabio said this on Sunday in Abuja in his Christmas message issued by his media aide Eseme Eyiboh.

He expressed optimism that the pains Nigerians are going through, occasioned by a series of socio-economic upheavals, shall manifest in positive outcomes through the visionary development architecture of the current national leadership.

“On behalf of my family and constituents, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and indeed the entire National Assembly, I wish to sincerely congratulate all our Christian brothers and sisters on the celebration of the feast of Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ.

“As you celebrate, I urge you not only to merry but also continue to pray for our dear country, Nigeria, and our leaders. Show love to one another and continue to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ, especially his humility, sacrifice, love for neighbours, and loyalty to God and constituted authority. Our today’s pain will surely produce joyful gains in a very short time,” he said.

Mr Akpabio advised Nigerians not to give up on their leaders, particularly the present administration of President Bola Tinubu.

(NAN)