As Christians in the country join their
counterparts across the world to celebrate Easter, Lagos State Governor, Mr.
Akinwunmi Ambode has called on Nigerians to collectively imbibe the spirit of
unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence as panacea for overcoming the
nation’s current challenges.
Governor Ambode in his Easter message to
Lagosians, said such fundamental values would go a long way in promoting
and strengthening the foundation of love, peace and harmony in the society
adding that the season should serve as a reminder to all of the selflessness,
love, sacrifice and tolerance of Jesus Christ throughout His earthly
sojourn.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr.
Habib Aruna, the Governor said, “Remembering that foundation is particularly
meaningful this Easter because our nation is facing challenges that we can
overcome if we choose to, by exercising collective tolerance and be ready to make
sacrifices”.
Noting that this season calls to mind the
selflessness, love and tolerance which were the hallmark of Jesus Christ’s life
during His sojourn, Governor Ambode said, “It is a season when we should pause
and reflect on our individual and collective roles towards promoting and
sustaining that foundation of love, peace and harmony in our society”.
“Therefore, we must see this period as a time that
affords us to think about how we can each help to steer our nation back on the
road to prosperity, by working in the spirit of togetherness.”
The Governor also restated his commitment towards
making life more comfortable for the people, assuring that the state government
will intensify efforts on road projects, ‘Light Up Lagos’ initiative, youth
empowerment, improved and accessible healthcare services and increased public
safety and security”.
While wishing Lagosians a happy Easter
celebration, Governor Ambode enjoined them to continue to work with his
administration “by obeying the law, fulfilling your obligations as citizens and
stakeholders, and remaining vigilant, to ensure that our State remains a model
of peaceful and harmonious co-existence in our dear country, Nigeria”.
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