As Nigerians joined the rest of the world yesterday to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, President Bola Tinubu declared that no nation can thrive where fear prevails, and that no progress can be sustained without peace. This is just as Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger, and others charged Nigerians to embrace love, unity, and peace at Easter.
President Tinubu, in his Easter message to Nigerians, stated that true transformation cannot be achieved without sacrifice, stressing that history affirms that enduring progress is often forged in moments of challenge. To Christians in Nigeria and around the world, Tinubu said the Easter season reminds the people of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation for humanity.
According to him, “this season also reminds us of the significance of Easter and the message it embodies- of sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. For us in Nigeria, the essence resonates with our current realities as we navigate a period marked by economic strain and security challenges, even as determined efforts are underway to address them. Despite the good efforts of the administration and the gallant efforts of our men and women of the Armed Forces who leave behind their families to confront the evil actors in our land, challenges to our security have remained.
“However, my administration continues to make resources available and forge foreign partnerships to enable us to deal decisive blows to the agents of terror and banditry.
Sanwo-Olu preaches peace, hope.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his own Easter message, urged residents to embrace love, unity, and the spirit of sacrifice. He commended Christians for their devotion to prayers, sacrifices, and compassion during the Lenten season and encouraged them to sustain the virtues of spirituality, charity, compassion, and peaceful coexistence imbued during the season.
According to him, “Easter is a season of blessings, love, and happiness. Let us not forget all the preaching and teachings that have been taught during this period by ensuring that we are our brother’s keeper, giving, loving our neighbours as ourselves, and keeping a community that is for everyone.