In a Christmas message, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, has called on Nigerians to unite and collaborate for a better future as 2024 approaches. Reflecting on the challenges faced throughout the year, Senator Dickson, who currently represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, emphasized the need for collective efforts to overcome economic difficulties.
“It has been a tough year with challenging economic situations that have tasked Nigerians. We have to keep working together to make things better in 2024,” Senator Dickson stated, highlighting the resilience and spirit of being each other’s keeper as essential elements for progress.
Emphasizing the true meaning of the Christmas season, he underscored the importance of love, caring, giving to others, and making sacrifices. Senator Dickson pointed out that Christmas symbolizes the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, signifying the commencement of humanity’s salvation and reconciliation with the Almighty God.
“As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, it is also a time for reconciliation with each other, a time to make peace, a time to forgive, and a time to accept that we need each other,” he remarked, encouraging a spirit of unity and understanding.
Acknowledging the hardships faced by millions of Nigerians in the past year, Senator Dickson urged people to extend kindness and generosity to those around them, spreading the enduring message of love. He expressed his belief that caring for fellow human beings is a fundamental aspect of serving the Almighty God.
In extending Christmas wishes, Senator Dickson concluded by wishing Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, urging everyone to embrace the spirit of the season and carry it forward into the coming year for a brighter and more prosperous future.