Religion

Let’s us remain optimistic about current situation in Nigeria – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to embrace peace, love and unity as the world celebrates Easter.

In his Easter message, Governor Abiodun urged Nigerians to avail themselves of what the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolizes and live in peace.

Governor Abiodun, who noted that Nigeria was facing some challenges, implored people to emulate the love Jesus Christ showed while being crucified, in order to lift the country to a greater height.

He pointed out that the resurrection of Jesus had indeed shown that the country had a great hope to become a powerful nation and

expressed optimism that Nigeria would regain its position among the comity of nations.

While wishing Christians a wonderful Easter celebration, the Governor urged them to continue to pray for the country to overcome socio economic challenges.

Bolanle Adesida

Lifestyle

Easter: Senator Adeola Urges Prayer for National Peace, Security

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As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Chief Solomon Adeola, has called on all Nigerians to pray for peace and security amidst serious security challenges confronting the nation.

Chief Adeola said practicing Christian virtues of sacrifice, patience, love and abiding faith for a better tomorrow as exemplified in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, would go a long in promoting peace and harmony in the country.  

In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, Chief Adeola, the senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, noted that it was impossible to develop any society where the Christian virtues of love, sacrifices for one another, patience and hope for a better future were lacking.  

According to him, the nation is faced with rampant insecurity from Boko Haram insurgents, bandits’ attacks, kidnapping to herders/farmers clashes, that are not only hampering the progress of the nation but threatening its existence.

Senator Adeola called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and support Government’s efforts in the challenge of building a better society devoid of rampant insecurity, adding that as the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ opened a window for salvation of sinners to make heaven, there is hope for a better Nigeria with hard work and prayers. 

Modupeola Sobukonla.

Lifestyle

Easter: NAWOJ Wants Christians to Emulate Christ

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Christians should emulate the virtues of love, sacrifice, perseverance and humility as exemplify by Jesus Christ.

The Vice President, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, B Zone, Ayaba Omobola Akigbehin made call in a message issued by the Zonal Secretary, Funmi Adekoya on the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

While describing Easter as a special season that marks the salvation of mankind through the suffering of Jesus Christ and His crucifixion to redeem humanity, Ayaba Akigbehin urged Christians to continue to live in harmony with believers of other faiths.

She pointed out that peaceful co-existence was among the several lessons Christ taught and exemplified.

While wishing Nigerians and members of NAWOJ in the zone a happy Easter celebration, the Zonal Vice President urged them to use the season to pray for Nigeria and by reaching out to the less privileged.

Ayaba Omobola Akigbehin

Vice President B Zone

Religion

Easter: CAN Admonishes Nigerians, Preaches Hope

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has encouraged Nigerians to be hopeful as God will put a stop to kidnappings, killings among other social vices in the country.

In an Easter message, titled ‘Rejoice in Hope: All shall be well’, CAN advises Nigerians to exercise patience in troubled times and continue in fervent prayers.

The religious body said “He that rolled away the stone from the grave shall roll away insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen’s attacks, ritual killing, armed robbery, unemployment and other challenges we are facing presently in this nation, in the name of Jesus Christ”.

According to a statement issued in Abuja by CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, “Though we have many challenges in the nation today, ranging from different types of insecurity to social and economic challenges, I urge all the children of God to rejoice in hope. We must not be disillusioned as the disciples were when Jesus was arrested, crucified and buried.

“This is the time for us to exercise patience in tribulations and to continue instantly in prayer.”

Ayokunle also pleaded with Christians to do their best to touch other lives positively.

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Religion

Easter: Gov. Makinde Tasks Christians on Fidelity to Jesus

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has felicitated with Christians in the state and around the world on the occasion of the 2021 Easter celebration.

The governor also called on Christians in the spirit of the season to continue to be their brother’s keepers and to forgive others.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa expresses gratitude to God for sparing the lives of residents of the state to witness the Easter season.

He charged Christians in the state not to take lightly the price Christ paid for their salvation and to continue to remain connected to Jesus Christ.

Iyabo Adebisi

Environment

Ogun Waste Management Authority Tasks Residents on Proper Disposal

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Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has implored residents of the state to make cleanliness their watchword during and after the Easter celebration.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Mr Ola Oresanya gave the advice in Abeokuta as residents of the state join the rest of the world to celebrate the yearly festivity with its expected increase in waste generation due to the celebration.

Mr Oresanya, while thanking the residents for their cooperation and conformity with the new waste management reforms introduced by the present administration, urged them to continue to display high level of cleanliness, especially with state  wearing a new look.

He reminded the residents of the state of the need to give their generated wastes during the festivity to the Private Sector Participant assigned to their communities or drop them at government approved waste collection points for proper disposal.

Mr Oresanya also stressed the need for motorists plying the Ogun State corridor to be mindful of the safety of OGWAMA sweepers and workers that would be on duty tidying roads and other public utilities by driving cautiously.

Olusegun Folarin

Security

Police Beef Up Security Ahead Of Easter Celebrations

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The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo state Command has deployed over five thousand officers to secure places of worship, recreation facilities and financial institutions during Easter celebrations. 

This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by Police Public Relations officer, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi.

The statement notes that the deployment became necessary in view of the forthcoming Easter celebrations and enjoins residents to comply with COVID-19 protocols.

It further notes that the Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko, had put in place plans to put personnel in all entry and exit points as well as other parts of the State.

The statement assures residents that places of worship, recreation centres, financial institutions and other public facilities would be adequately protected.

It enjoins all Christian faithful to ensure that COVID-19 protocols are adhered to in various places of worship.

Rasheedat Makinde