The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru has sent an Easter message felicitating with Christians.
In a statement to Naija News on Friday, Senator Abiru called for unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
The Senator urged Nigerians to remain steadfast despite the different challenges plaguing the country.
He stated that there is power in unity and the collective effort of the people would go a long way in moving the country forward.
Abiru, a former bank executive, called on Nigerians to pray fervently for the nation as they celebrate the death and rising of the Lord Jesus.
According to him: “The life and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ remains a key foundation of the Christian faith, and a seal of hope for believers.
“This solemn commemoration of the Lord Jesus Christ’s death and glorious resurrection should renew our resolve to live in harmony and show tolerance to people of other faiths.
“As the Holy Scripture instructs us to , ‘ Follow peace with all men…”, I enjoin our Christian brothers and sisters in Lagos East Senatorial District to strengthen the cord of unity and eschew all divisive tendencies that further reveal our national fault lines.
“As we celebrate the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, I urge that we should remember our dear nation, Nigeria in prayers.
“The insecurity , socio-economic challenges are indeed daunting but we should not throw our hands up in despair. We should continue to give necessary support to the nation’s leadership and collectively seek the face of God over these protracted challenges. I wish you blissful Easter celebrations”.
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