President Bola Tinubu has called for love, sacrifice and compassion as Nigerian Christian joined others across the world to mark the beginning of this year’s Easter celebrations.
Tinubu in a statement from his media office on Friday, felicitated with Christians on the occasion whoch he calls a “celebration of the triumph of life over death”.
“The President warmly greets Christians in Nigeria and around the world on this occasion, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and compassion as the patent themes of this solemn season”, part of the statement read.
The president said the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity is an emphatic lesson for leaders and all Nigerians “to yield to selflessness and compassion, and be steadfast in the pursuit of a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.”
Tinubu commended Nigerians for the sacrifices they have made in the past months and assured them that “the seeds of patience which they have sown are beginning to sprout and will in no time bring forth an abundance of good fruits.”
“As Christians celebrate the victory of life over death as exemplified by the resurrection of Christ, President Tinubu assures all citizens that Nigeria will triumph over its challenges as his administration remains firmly committed to this end”, the statement also said.
