- He encouraged citizens to reject hypocrisy and live out their faith through love, generosity, and forgiveness
- According to the cleric, Christmas is a reminder that humility and selflessness are essential for national rebirth
- Badejo challenged political leaders to embrace justice, empower young people, and govern with compassion
The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season as a turning point to end banditry, injustice, and moral decay across the country.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the bishop made the call in his Christmas message released on Wednesday in Ibadan, where he emphasised that the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises hope, peace, and renewal for society.
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Badejo challenged political leaders to embrace justice, empower young people, and govern with compassion, warning that corruption, bloodshed, and bad governance contradict the true meaning of Christmas.
He encouraged citizens to reject hypocrisy and live out their faith through love, generosity, and forgiveness, stressing that peace begins with individual responsibility.
According to the cleric, Christmas is a reminder that humility and selflessness are essential for national rebirth, noting that Jesus’ birth offers hope for a better and fairer world.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to reflect Christ’s light through acts of kindness and unity, praying for a peaceful Christmas and a progressive new year for the nation.
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