The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better tomorrow as the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to re-position the country to the path of glory in the comity of nations.

Governor Bello, in a message to mark this year’s Christmas celebration, prayed for a brighter future for the nation.

“Though the country maybe going through hard times, we should not be despair. We should not be despondent. This hard time will soon be over.

“All we need do as a people is to be hopeful, united, support the government and be committed to the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress to move the country forward,” Governor Bello advised.

He recalled that Jesus Christ was given birth to at a critical moment of human history and noted that his birth which is being celebrated worldwide today brought hope, reconciliation and restoration of man to his creator.

“It is in the light of this that I want to advise all Nigerlites and indeed all Nigerians, irrespective of our religious differences to remain focused and hopeful for a better tomorrow.

“We have a government both at state and national levels that are poised to make the difference and put the nation on the path of glory.”

The Governor also congratulated Christians in the state and wished them a peaceful celebration but called for moderation and caution during the yuletide season.

He assured the people of the state of his resolve to pursue the restoration agenda of the ruling party in the state in the New Year and called for patience and understanding.