Niger State Governor,
Mohammed Umaru Bago has urged Christians to take advantage of the period of
Easter to sustain their prayers to God for an end to insecurity in the state in
particular and the nation at large.
The Governor in an
Easter congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Bologi
Ibrahim also called on them to sustain the prayers even beyond the celebration
period.He noted that Easter is a significant celebration observed by Christians
to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the
hallmark of the Christian faith.
According to him, the
season depicts love, sacrifice and forgiveness as epitomized by Jesus
Christ”.While felicitating with the Christians, the Governor called on them to
use the Easter season to solemnly reflect and imbibe all the virtues of Jesus
Christ.
He then restated his
administration’s unwavering resolve to confront the security challenges
bedeviling the State and also assured that he is not resting on his oars to
ensure that his policy thrusts for the “New Niger” are achieved.
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