THE Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment Labour and Productivity, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday said there is need to halt the rapid decline in the well-being of Nigerians.
The senator representing Lagos Central stated this in her Christmas message to her constituents.
In a statement yesterday, Senator Tinubu noted that Christmas festivities offer the opportunity for Christians and non-Christians to celebrate life, take stock of the outgoing year and prepare for the next.
She said: “I felicitate with all constituents of Lagos Central Senatorial District and, indeed, all the people of Lagos State and the entire federation in this season of goodwill.
“Christmas, a time when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, is also a time when all of us – irrespective of our religious divide – celebrate life, take stock of the outgoing year and prepare for the next.
“Across our nation, 2013 has brought to the fore the need to halt a rapid decline in the well-being of our people. Uncertainties, strikes, declining infrastructure, extreme poverty, mass unemployment, insecurity and other challenges prevail.
“Fortunately, we still see the radiance of hope in Lagos Central Senatorial District and our state. “However, the challenge of the moment is how all of us can collectively support and further strengthen the ongoing mobilisation for lasting positive change in Nigeria.
“While people of goodwill and vision across Nigeria have continued to energise the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a vehicle of change towards fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of present and coming generations, we cannot afford to remain on the sidelines.
“Next year (2014) promises to be the deciding year for all of us to increase the momentum towards change and determine the fate of our dear country, Nigeria.
“As we celebrate Christmas, let us take into cognisance that it is also a season to renew hope about the possibilities to make a break from years of decay and achieving genuine transformation that would reach across all homes and individuals.
“In this season of goodwill, we must remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves; also, our elderly, the disabled, the sick and vulnerable ones among us.
“I wish you and your families much happiness, good health, today and throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas, a peaceful and prosperous 2014.”
