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Christmas: Oyetola Felicitates Christians, Urges Them To Imbibe Christ’s Virtues

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In celebration of Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Alhaji Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola 70th birthday, Ilerioluwa APC in Osogbo Local Government is set to empower over 200 women with a microfinance fund aimed at boosting their businesses. The event which hold on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Office Ogo-oluwa Osogbo by 11:00am. This initiative underscores a commitment to women's economic empowerment and community development, aligning with the values Oyetola has promoted throughout his leadership. Over 200 women will receive microfinance funds to boost their businesses, promoting financial inclusion and entrepreneurship in the region. The fund will provide vital resources and support, helping women enhance their entrepreneurial skills and improve their livelihoods. As a former governor, Oyetola has been instrumental in shaping Osun State's economy and politics. His tenure saw significant developments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. This empowerment program aligns with his administration's focus on uplifting the community, particularly women. The microfinance initiative will provide women with access to financial resources, enabling them to grow their businesses and improve their economic stability. This is crucial in Nigeria, where women often face challenges in accessing credit and financial services. By supporting women entrepreneurs, the Ilerioluwa APC Osogbo Local Government is contributing to the growth of Osun State's economy and fostering a more inclusive society.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has felicitated Christians in Osun State and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Christmas.

The former Osun State Governor also urged the Christian faithful to imbibe Christ’s virtues and reflect the spirit of love, unity, peaceful coexistence and hard-work in their inward and outward dispositions.

Oyetola, in a statement made available to the media, called on the Christians to renew their faith in God and be more dedicated to His service, saying that was part of reasons for the celebration across the globe.

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Oyetola emphasized the need for hard-work, resilience and perseverance in the face of the current socio-economic reality. He enjoined Nigerians, particularly Christians, to use the period of Christmas to offer prayers for the unbroken peace, harmony and prosperity of the country.

“It is yet another season of love, unity, good neighbourliness and re-dedication to the service of God and humanity. It is a time for sober reflection and to advance the cause that Christ stood for as Christmas celebration goes beyond merriment.

“So, I urge us all to imbibe the virtues of love, oneness and selflessness which are the cardinal reasons for the celebration. Let’s be our brother’s keepers by extending the hands of fellowship to one another during and after the festive period.

“As citizens, it is time to renew our faith in God and internalise Christ’s virtues which was the primary reason for the celebration. I, therefore, encourage our Christian brothers and sisters to use the occasion to offer prayers for the continued peace, unity and togetherness of Nigeria,” Oyetola added.
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