EASTER IS ‘TRIUMPH OF HOPE OVER DESPAIR’ – ASIWAJU TINUBU
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu today described the resurrection of Jesus Christ which the Easter celebration signifies as the triumph of hope over despair. He made this known in his message of Easter to all Christians and indeed all Nigerians.
In the Easter message as obtained by Trek Africa Newspaper, the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu hinted: ‘I send my best wishes to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world who are celebrating Easter this Sunday. As we all enjoy the well-deserved break, I urge every Nigerian to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind. As we celebrate, let us also remember our obligation, as God’s children, to love our neighbour, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe.’
‘For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind. And as we observe Easter this year, let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves.’
He enthused: ‘We will make faster progress towards the achievement of the peaceful, united, strong, progressive and prosperous country we all desire if we eschew divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with our compatriots.’
‘Easter is about Renewed Hope and Redemption. It symbolizes the triumph of hope over despair, love over hate and condemnation, and optimism over cynicism’, Trek Africa Newspaper gathered.
‘Let us embrace this spirit and recommit ourselves to edifying and patriotic pursuits in the interest of our nation. I wish you all very happy Easter celebrations’, the President-elect concluded.
