The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has lamented that several households cannot afford to celebrate Christmas due to the prevailing economic challenges in the country.
This was disclosed in a Christmas message to Nigerians issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.
Abure’s remarks follow President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast two days earlier, during which the president reiterated that there would be no reversal of the fuel subsidy removal policy.
In his message, Abure called on Nigerians to extend a hand of fellowship to their neighbours in the spirit of the season and urged prayers for the nation’s soldiers engaged in the ongoing fight against insurgency and banditry.
The statement read, “It will interest you to know that not many homes in Nigeria can afford to join in today’s celebration of Christmas because of the economic challenges the country is facing.
“But I am using this opportunity to task society to show love to a neighbour who may be in one form of lack or the other. At this time, I also think of all the men and women serving in the military to ensure our safety, who may not be privileged to be with their loved ones. Thank you for your service.”
