ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has extended Easter greetings to Christians in the state and across Nigeria as they mark this year’s celebration.
Oyebanji noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which form the foundation of Easter, represent the greatest sacrifice for the redemption of humanity and should be deeply valued.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Ado Ekiti by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the governor urged Christians to reflect Christ’s virtues of humility, love, perseverance, and compassion in their daily lives.
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The governor said, “I wish all the people of Ekiti State and Christians across the country and other parts of the world, happy Easter as we celebrate God’s greatest sacrifice to mankind.
Events leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ were epochal in the annals of Christianity and humanity.
They remind us of his virtues of sacrifice, love, harmony and peaceful coexistence among humanity.
“As Christians, this period offers us an opportunity to rethink our relationships as individuals, as communities and as a nation. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ typifies love, affection and tolerance.
“I want to urge Christians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by positively impacting the lives of friends, colleagues, associates, neighbours and family members,” the governor said.
Oyebanji also called on residents of the state and Nigerians at large to offer prayers for a peaceful and successful conduct of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti.
He further advised governorship aspirants, party leaders, politicians, and their supporters “to conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner before, during and after the election. Ekiti interest supercedes personal and partisan interests”.