Sen. Bola Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria, has asked Nigerians to consider the incomparable sacrifice and boundless love of God for humanity during this holy season.
In a statement he signed on Saturday, Tinubu made the request in an Easter Goodwill Message.
As the nation celebrates Easter, the president-elect urged Christians to exemplify the virtues of Jesus Christ by being kind to their neighbors, regardless of their dialect, faith, or ethnicity.
He said that Easter was about new hope and redemption and added that it represented the triumph of love over hate and condemnation, optimism over cynicism, and hope over despair.
“Let us embrace this spirit and recommit ourselves to edifying and patriotic pursuits in the interest of our nation.
“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.
“For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.
“Let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves,” he said