The compelling need for Nigerians to show love to one another, eschew bigotry, ethnic rivalry and pray for the country to realise her potentials resonated in Easter messages by religious and political leaders as Christians celebrate Easter ICYMI Nigeria
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Leading the pack, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria , Dr. Samson Ayokunle, in his Easter message, urged Nigerians to love one another just as Christ loved His people and died for them, adding that the apparent lack of love in the country is what has bred religious intolerance, which in turn has led to violence and insurgency.
Speaking yesterday on the topic: “Working with His Resurrection Power,” during the 2019 National Deeper Life Easter Retreat at Deeperlife Camp Ground, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Kumuyi described Easter’s blessings as wholesome as God expects every beneficiary of the work of redemption to show good works in their offices and communities.
The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Uche, on his part charged Nigerians, especially Christians to mark the occasion with prayers for the country, and to keep hope alive. And for the Diocesan Bishop of Remo, Church of Nigeria , Most Rev. Michael Olusina Fape: “There can be no Easter celebrations without the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, in the coming of Christ, the journey of man’s redemption began. He came as the Lamb of God, who will provide once and for all, the sacrifice that man requires to go back into fellowship with God.”
He said: “We know too well today that our country is undergoing a lot of insecurity, a lot of vices, such as killing of innocent people and so on. Easter should make all of us to begin to think of new ways of life, new ways of doing somethings different in order that the situation of our country could be better than what we are experiencing today. I, therefore, called on our political office leaders to do something new and different so that security can be better, and people’s lives matter.
Bishop Ojo on his part stated that Easter symbolises liberty and freedom from every bondage. He therefore admonished Nigerians to embrace the grace and liberty of the season. “In the spirit of Easter, I am again inviting my brothers and sisters on the opposite side of the political divide to join hands with me to build a prosperous, safe and secure state where our people will continue to rise and claim the faith of their greatness. This should be no time for mutual recriminations. Let us show that politics can, and must be more ennobling than how certain people may make it appear,” Emmanuel said.
Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, wants Nigerians to show love to one another and continue to live in peace and harmony in the spirit of the Easter celebration. “Let us continue to be hopeful as we pray for continued peace, progress and unity of the country and the advancement of the State of Osun.”
Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has urged Christians and indeed all Nigerians, to take advantage of Christ’s resurrection to sustain their abiding faith in God and promote peace, love, unity and virtues that enhance the progress of the country. While congratulating Christians for the successful completion of the Lenten season, which culminated in the Easter celebration, he said the Easter period offers Christians and the entire people of Ekiti State another opportunity for sober reflection, while celebrating with one another the joy of the season.
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