The Federal Government of Nigeria, former President Goodluck Jonathan, various state governors, prominent Nigerians, and groups have charged Christians in the country to pray for peace and unity among the different ethnic groups of Nigeria.
They gave this charge in their various Easter messages.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) called on Christians to emulate Jesus Christ and live to exhibit his teachings on love, tolerance, and selflessness in all they do.
According to a statement issued by his office, Mustapha noted that unity and love among the different nationalities of Nigeria would help build a strong and virile nation.
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), felicitates with Nigerians, particularly, the Christian faithful, on the joyous occasion of Easter celebration, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“SGF describes the sacrifice of Jesus as the manifestation of God’s love for the entire world of mankind in which Jesus’ sacrifice brought mankind salvation, liberation, hope, and a secured future.
“He urged Christians to emulate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as well as his teaching on love, compassion, selflessness, and tolerance in all dealings.”
Jonathan in his Easter message urged Christians to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice, love, and peace that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ signify.
He wrote: “I celebrate with Nigerian Christians and others across the world on this year’s Easter. This should be a moment of sober reflection on the many lessons of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Easter reminds us of the boundless love of God who offered His Son Jesus Christ for our salvation. At Easter, we reflect on the triumphant life of Jesus Christ who died for our sins and was raised for our redemption.
“Easter teaches us to hope, forgiveness, faith, and love. Let us, therefore, act in these virtues; love our neighbors and be tolerant of one another.
“Let us act in faith towards God and our fellow citizens. Let us be guided by hope, pursue peace at all times and work towards resolving our common challenges. Ours is a victorious heritage; this is the fate of our nation and ourselves. This is the assurance of Easter.”
