What David Mark told Christians about Christmas

Former Senate President, David Mark has called for religious tolerance among Nigerians as Christians celebrate Christmas.

Mark urged Nigerians to be their brothers’ keeper in peace, despite the socio-economic and security challenges facing the country.

The former Senate leader in a statement issued by Mr Paul Mumeh, his media assistant, advised religious leaders across the board to preach the message of peace, unity and good neighbourliness to make the country safe.

He enjoined Christian faithful to embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ, which denotes sacrifice, peace, unity, reconciliation, forgiveness and good neighbourliness at all times.

Mark urged Nigerians to imbibe the can-do-spirit even in the face of daunting socio-political and economic challenges.

He appealed to governments at all levels to provide the needed compass to lead the citizens aright to facilitate the nation’s economic recovery.

On the security challenges, he urged Nigerians, especially the clergy and the traditional rulers, to collaborate with security agencies and stamp out the menace.