The people of Delta State and other Nigerians have been urged to show love to one another and be willing to make sacrifices for the greater unity, peace, and progress of the country.
In the Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Sunday, the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, urged all to use the season to soberly reflect on what they need to do as a people in order to guarantee peaceful co-existence while working towards a better future for all Nigerians.
He said, “As Christians, we must reflect on the import of Easter celebrations in our dealings, not only with other Christians but with people of other faiths and convictions.
“We must eschew bitterness and all forms of violence because the progress, peace, and security of the nation rest squarely on good neighbourliness and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
“If we live peacefully with one another, we will not be confronted with issues of armed banditry, herdsmen attacks, kidnapping, and other vices threatening the soul of our great nation.
“I urge you all to let the significance of the celebration reflect in our relationship with one another, both Christians and the people of other religions, irrespective of the fact that these are tough times in our country.”.
He reminded Christians that having gone through forty days of fasting and praying, Easter was a most appropriate time for them to purge themselves of those weights that had impeded the progress of the country by demonstrating love in its fullness and purity, not only to one another but also to others in society.
The governor enjoined the Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to apply the spiritual benefits of Easter, which include love, peace, justice, sacrifice, and kindness, in their daily lives and, by so doing, contribute to enhanced unity and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
“The main takeaway from Easter for Christians is to reconsider the veracity of our beliefs. The tenets of our faith, which include honesty, fairness, integrity, accountability, compassion, selflessness, and the pursuit of the common good, should be upheld by all Christians going forward,” he added.
The governor further assured Deltans of his administration’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state in line with his M.O.R.E. agenda.
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