By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on Christians in the state and across Nigeria to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrificial living taught by Jesus Christ through His death and resurrection as they celebrate the Easter season.
He equally stressed the need for Christians to continue interceding for Oyo State, Nigeria, and the country’s leadership at this critical period.
Governor Makinde, in an Easter message signed by his Special Adviser (Media), Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, congratulated Christians on witnessing the end of the 40-day Lenten period and the Easter celebrations.
According to the governor, Easter signifies the height of God’s love for humanity, as exemplified by Jesus Christ’s persecution, death, and resurrection, and it teaches humanity to be selfless, to love, and to make sacrifices for others.
He noted that throughout the period of Christ’s trials leading to the cross and beyond, He interceded for humanity, stating that Christians must imbibe that lesson by also praying for Nigeria and governments at all levels during the Easter season and beyond.
Governor Makinde, who appreciated the Christian community for its support of and cooperation with his government since 2019, charged them not to relent as the administration continues to serve the people.
He equally admonished residents of the state to be vigilant during and after the festivities and to report anything suspicious in their environment to the government.
Governor Makinde charged residents to always make use of the state’s emergency number 615, stating that security is everyone’s responsibility.
Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle
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