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Senator congratulates Christians on Christmas celebration 

The senator preached unity among Nigerians regardless of religious or ethnic differences.

• December 24, 2025
Christmas decorations on Enugu streets
Christmas decorations [Credit: The Guardian Nigeria News]

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Christians in the state and across Nigeria, emphasising the importance of unity and religious tolerance.

This is contained in a statement in Kano on Wednesday.

Mr Musa, representing the All Progressives Congress, Niger East, urged Christians to reflect on Jesus Christ’s teachings of love, sacrifice, peace, and compassion, and to renew their commitment to values that promote peaceful coexistence and national unity.

He stressed that unity among Nigerians, regardless of religious or ethnic differences, was critical to building a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.

Mr Musa also called for sustained collaboration between Christians, Muslims, and people of other faiths, stating that religious tolerance and mutual respect were essential for development and progress.

He wished all Christians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, filled with peace, joy, and renewed hope for all Nigerians.

(NAN) 

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