Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on Christians to use Christmas to promote love, peace and unity.
Wike, in a Christmas Message, urged Christian faithful to remain committed to the worthy ideals exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ as they celebrate the Yuletide.
He advised the people of the state to use the season to deepen their faith in God as God has the solution to all societal challenges.
Wike assured the people of the state that his administration working with all security agencies would ensure a peaceful celebration of the season.
He advised the privileged in the state to use the season to reach out to the less privileged as a measure of deepening friendship and communal living.
The governor assured the people that his administration would continue to build a new Rivers State where everyone would benefit from the programmes and projects of the state government.