I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters on the
celebration of this year’s Easter. I rejoice with you on this historic occasion
signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over
condemnation, and hope over despair.
The commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is
always preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of
intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an
event which reunited man with his Creator.
The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith,
sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation
and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of
Jesus Christ.
As we celebrate yet another Easter, I urge all Nigerians to
live peacefully with one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a
beautiful place to reside.
In the almost two years of this administration, we have
worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by improving security,
especially in the North-East, sustaining the campaign against corruption and
have taken steps to revitalize the economy.
We are determined as never before to continue with the fight
against terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in the Niger Delta through
engagements with stakeholders; and restore peace and stability in other parts
of the country.
It is in our collective interest to live in peace because
without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place. Lack
of peace in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of the country.
Our people must rediscover the values of peaceful co-existence, social justice,
religious tolerance, dignity of labour and patriotism.
I enjoin all Nigerians to keep faith in the determination
and ability of this administration to change the Nigerian story for the good of
all.
I wish all Nigerians happy Easter celebrations.
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