The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria will make faster progress if citizens eschew divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments, rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with compatriots.
Tinubu who made this known in his Easter message on Saturday, urged every Nigerian to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind while sent his best wishes to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world who are celebrating Easter festivities.
According to him, “As we celebrate, let us also remember our obligation, as God’s children, to love our neighbour, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe.
“For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.
“And as we observe Easter this year, let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves.
“We will make faster progress towards the achievement of the peaceful, united, strong, progressive and prosperous country we all desire if we eschew divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with our compatriots”.
The President-elect, Tinubu noted that Easter is about Renewed Hope and Redemption. It symbolizes the triumph of hope over despair, love over hate and condemnation, and optimism over cynicism.
“Let us embrace this spirit and recommit ourselves to edifying and patriotic pursuits in the interest of our nation. I wish you all very happy Easter celebrations,” Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu said.
Atiku joins Christians to commemorate Easter festivities
The People’s Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has joined Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across the world to commemorate the Easter festivities.
Atiku, on his social media platform Saturday, said this commemoration is a time for deep reflection as it marks the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his victory over death. “It is a time to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need.
“It is also a time for all of us — regardless of faith or ethnicity — to come together to pray for the peace of our nation.
“We must all remain constant in our efforts to promote unity — across all lines — because united, our nation remains stronger, and we can thrive as a people.
“Our shared experiences bring us to the conclusion that no matter what the forces of evil can do, we, as Nigerians, united in doing good, can and shall prevail.
“Our leaders at all levels should follow the virtues that define this season—sacrifice, love, and charity—and come together to help all Nigerians resolve the differences that divide us.
“We must not allow those who seek to divide us to pretend as if our problems are a result of another ethnic or religious group. We must collectively own our problems and collectively find solutions to overcome them”, he said.
