Christmas: Aregbesola Preaches Religious Tolerance, Understanding

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the state of Osun has called for more robust relationship among members of various religion faithful in the state, saying that religious harmony guarantees peace in the society.

Speaking at the 2017 Christmas Carol organized by the state government in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Osun branch, on Tuesday, Aregbesola said tolerance, understanding and cohabitation are the keys to religious harmony.

Aregbesola who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Titi-Laoye Tomori, commended the people of the state for the reigning peace among the various religious faithful, stating that they have shown the world the level of their religious understanding.

The governor noted that Christmas is a special season; a season of joy, happiness, peace and great tidings. It is a season to share with loved and less privileged ones.

He urged the people of the state to understand and make use of the lessons of Christmas to have a better society; just as he commended Christians for supporting his administration

Aregbesola disclosed at the programme that the Osogbo East Bypass road would soon be commissioned; promising that all his projected would be completed before the end of his tenure.

The governor urged CAN and other stakeholders to join the campaign for payment of tax by eligible tax payers in the state by sensitizing and encouraging its members.

Noting that religious body played prominent role in the society, Aregbesola said the state was facing financial challenges and needed every eligible tax payers to support by paying their taxes.