As Christians everywhere in the world rejoice the resurrection of Jesus Christ immediately, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Labour Get together’s presidential flagbearer in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, Niger State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago; Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo; Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya; Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah; and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have charged them to make use of the event to wish for enduring peace in Nigeria.
This comes because the Govt Chairman of the {Economic} and {Financial} Crimes Fee (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, expressed robust hope that Nigeria would absolutely break the yoke of corruption, which was hindering the nation’s growth and progress.
Atiku, additionally a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in an announcement issued by his Media Workplace, prolonged his heat felicitations to Nigerians and referred to as on the federal government to reside as much as its constitutional accountability to make sure the safety and welfare of all residents and residents in Nigeria.
He described the celebration as a season of solemn reflection, intense sacrifice, and divine love, urging Christians to make use of the interval for deep introspection, repentance, and renewal of hope.
Atiku inspired all Christians to emulate the selflessness, forgiveness, and compassion of Jesus Christ of their day by day lives.
He stated the essence of Easter is sacrifice and love, urging Nigerians to grab the chance to indicate real love and compassion to at least one one other.
In his message, Akpabio assured Nigerians of the federal authorities’s dedication to ridding the nation of terrorism, which has led to insecurity in some states of the federation.
In line with an announcement by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, he enjoined Nigerians to embrace peaceable coexistence, tolerance, and mutual respect, no matter religion or ethnicity.
Akpabio urged all Christians to replicate on the values of affection and peaceable coexistence as they rejoice the sacred feast of Easter.
The Senate President, who acknowledged that Nigeria was dealing with some challenges, significantly insecurity, appealed for understanding and dedication to nationwide and safety consciousness.
In the identical vein, Obi urged Nigerians to be very hopeful of an Hallelujah Sunday after the Good Friday sorrow.
Writing in his X deal with, the previous Anambra State Governor stated: “As you commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ amid extreme hardships, I urge you to stay hopeful taking into account that “Good Friday should come earlier than Easter Sunday.
“At Easter, I sincerely share with you the burden of the {economic} burden on households, at the same time as I encourage you to not lose coronary heart. Allow us to see our present struggles as a brief “cross” that we should bear earlier than our nation can expertise a political and {economic} rebirth.”
Additionally, Governor Bago, in his Easter message, prayed that divine intervention would carry peace within the state and nation.
In a message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago described Easter as a solemn celebration, then acknowledged the importance of the interval to Christians everywhere in the world.
On his half, Governor of Gombe State, Yahaya, in a goodwill message made out there by his media aide, Mr. Ismaila Uba-Misilli, admonished Christians to attract power from Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and conquer adversities.
He referred to as for prayers, peace, interfaith concord, and collective actions because the nation labored in the direction of renewal and progress.
Yahaya additionally urged Nigerians to stay united forward of the 2027 election, whereas adhering to democratic rules to protect the nation’s democracy and strengthen nationwide cohesion.
On his half, Delta State Governor, Oborevwori, prolonged heat Easter greetings to Christians throughout Delta State and Nigeria, urging them to stay steadfast of their religion and dedicated to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
In an announcement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, he emphasised that Easter represents a season of hope, sacrifice, and renewal, reminding believers of the triumph of sunshine over darkness and life over loss of life by means of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He referred to as on Christians to attract inspiration from the virtues of affection, humility, perseverance, and selflessness exemplified by Jesus Christ, noting that such values are important for constructing a extra united, peaceable, and affluent society.
Equally, Edo State Governor, Okpebholo, referred to as for unity, hope, and renewed religion amongst Christians in Edo State and Nigeria as they rejoice Easter, marking the loss of life and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The governor described the season as a sacred interval that embodies the virtues of sacrifice, love, hope, and redemption.
He urged Christians to replicate deeply on the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life exemplified humility, selflessness, and robust religion.
Ekiti State Governor, Oyebanji, felicitated Christians within the state and Nigeria on the event of this 12 months’s Easter celebration.
The governor, in an announcement by his Particular Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, stated the loss of life and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the essence of the Easter celebration, stays the best sacrifice for the redemption of humanity, which must be cherished.
He urged Christians to emulate Christ’s virtues of humility, love, perseverance, and compassion.
Enugu State Governor, Mbah, prolonged heat felicitations to Christians, calling on residents to embrace peaceable coexistence and maintain the virtues imbibed throughout Lent.
In his Easter message, Mbah described the season as a profound reminder of the triumph of hope over despair, love over hate, and everlasting life over loss of life, noting that the resurrection of Christ underscored the enduring values of sacrifice, redemption, and renewal.
He additional enjoined Nigerians to foster unity and peaceable coexistence throughout non secular, ethnic, and political divides, stressing that the nation’s power lies in its range and shared aspirations.
Rivers State Governor, Fubara, urged the folks of the state, to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, reconciliation and unity.
In a goodwill message the governor urged residents of the state to emulate Jesus Christ whose sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary, introduced forgiveness and reconciliation to mankind.
He described Easter as a sacred season through which Christians are anticipated to advertise peace, unity, and love.
Within the assertion signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Fubara additionally prayed that the Easter season might carry pleasure, hope, and renewal to Rivers State and Nigeria.
Equally, the Govt Chairman of the {Economic} and {Financial} Crimes Fee (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, expressed robust hope that Nigeria would absolutely break the yoke of corruption, which is hindering the nation’s growth and progress.
Olukoyede, who gave the peace of mind whereas congratulating Christians throughout the nation on the celebration of Easter, careworn that the malaise of corruption wouldn’t have the ability to defeat the nation as a result of the persons are not outlined by it.
In his Easter message by means of the fee, Head, Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s boss, charged Nigerians to imbibe the lesson of Easter, which pertains to victory over trial, corruption, and loss of life, stressing that the lesson is instructive for us as a nation.
Chuks Okocha, Alex Enumah and Blessing Ibunge
Times Nigeria