As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, the Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nig Ltd (Owners of Liberty TVR and Voice of Liberty online newspapers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on citizens to embrace love, hope, and a renewed sense of responsibility to regional and national development.
In his Christmas message, Ramalan described the season as a powerful reminder of the enduring values that bind Nigerians together — love for one another, compassion for the vulnerable, and a shared commitment to the common good. He noted that these values are especially important at a time when collective effort and understanding remain critical to regional and national progress.
He said the Christmas season also offers an opportunity to reflect on the resilience of Nigerians and the spirit of cooperation that continues to define communities across the country, even in the face of security challenges.
“Christmas teaches us that love is not just an emotion, but a responsibility – a responsibility to care for one another, to serve with sincerity, and to place the common good above personal interest,” Ramalan said, adding that “when love guides our actions as individuals and as a nation, it becomes a powerful force for unity, trust, and sustainable national development”.
Ramalan emphasised that regional development is ultimately driven by people – by the values they uphold and the choices they make – adding that love, expressed through service, responsibility and integrity, remains central to building a stronger nation.
He wished Nigerians a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations, and expressed hope for a new year marked by compassion, shared purpose, and sustained national progress.
