President Muhammdu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian Christians on the
celebration of this year’s Easter, urging them to have faith in his
administration’s ability to bring change.
The President said in the almost two years of his administrations, his
government has worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by
improving security, especially in the North-East, sustaining the
campaign against corruption and have taken steps to revitalize the
economy.
In his Easter message released by Presidential Spokesman Femi Adesina,
in Abuja, the President also urged Nigerians to live peacefully with
one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful place to
reside.
His message read : “I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters
on the celebration of this year’s Easter.
“I rejoice with you on this historic occasion signifying the triumph
of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over condemnation,
and hope over despair.
“The commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always
preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of
intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good
Friday, an event which reunited man with his Creator.
“The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith,
sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope,
expectation and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the
teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ.
“As we celebrate yet another Easter, I urge all Nigerians to live
peacefully with one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a
beautiful place to reside.
“In the almost two years of this administration, we have worked hard
to meet the expectations of Nigerians by improving security,
especially in the North-East, sustaining the campaign against
corruption and have taken steps to revitalize the economy.
“We are determined as never before to continue with the fight against
terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in the Niger Delta through
engagements with stakeholders; and restore peace and stability in
other parts of the country.
“It is in our collective interest to live in peace because without
peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place. Lack
of peace in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of the
country. Our people must rediscover the values of peaceful
co-existence, social justice, religious tolerance, dignity of labour
and patriotism.
“I enjoin all Nigerians to keep faith in the determination and ability
of this administration to change the Nigerian story for the good of
all. I wish all Nigerians happy Easter celebrations”.
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