Governor Martin Elechi
Ebonyi State Governor Martin Elechi has said that the year 2012 was a bad year for Nigeria, noting that it would go down in history as one of the worst years ever.
The Governor made this observation yesterday at his country home, Echialike, in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state, while addressing parishioners at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, during a service marking this year’s Christmas celebration.
“The year was bad for the country and the worst in terms of natural disasters such as flood, senseless killing of innocent citizens by terrorist and other hoodlums, among others.
“We should, however, be consoled with the fact that other countries have their own share of these misfortunes.”
While calling on Nigerians to put the past behind them and move on, Elechi said that Nigerians should learn to celebrate Christmas and other festivities with love and honesty
“We should forge ahead with renewed hope of a better future and pray earnestly to God for His grace and protection.”
“The best Christmas is the one celebrated in a way that ensures we live to celebrate another one. The way people drink and drive recklessly on our roads leaves much to be desired.
“Though we should not be ruled by the fear of death, we must make efforts to live by ensuring safety on our roads.”
Elechi enjoined all Christian faithful to celebrate the season while considering the less privileged and those in need in the society.
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