By Mojisola Oladele / Adejoke Adebisi
As Nigerians Joins the rest of the World to celebrate Easter, The need to reflect more on the love and compassion which unites People as a community has been stressed.
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun made the call in a statement issue to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS,Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu.
Prince Egbedun noted that Easter celebration indicates that one can overcome any challenge when people stands together as one.
While assuring that the 8th Assembly would continue to function effectively for the good of residents of the State, The Speaker prayed God that this Easter would bring peace, joy, and blessings to Everyone.
Also Speaking on the significance of Easter Sunday, the Presbyter of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Oke-Ese, Ilesa Diocese, very Reverend Akin Odofin emphasized the need for Nigerians to set aside their differences to foster harmony, reconciliation and understanding as love conquer all in times of adversity.
Reverend Odofin urged Nigerians to be beacons of hope and agents of change, despite the situation of the country, in the spirit of the Easter.
Contributing, the founder of Joy to the world Gospel Ministry International, Pastor Mobolaji Bamidele said it was necessary for Christians not to take lightly the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as it is only through this that salvation, hope, security are delivered to mankind.
Pastor Bamidele said this year’s occasion was significant in God’s plan for the country, noting that though it appears things are not exactly pleasant at the moment but God’s plan must manifest.
A Christian, Mrs Adenike Fawole who observed that Easter was tied to peace, hope and blessings which helped people to get beyond the sad situations.
Mrs Fawole urged Nigerians to strive to embody the virtues of humility, compassion, and undying love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
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