President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Christian brothers and sisters as well as all Nigerians on the occasion of the celebration of this year’s Easter.
This year’s commemoration of Easter comes amid the grip with which Covid-19 has held the entire world.
The President said it is unprecedented in living memory as majority of Christians have found themselves marking Easter in a subdued manner, away from the usual congregation in churches, describing it as unusual and very unfortunate.
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He enjoined Christian compatriots to rekindle their faith in Christ who overcame persecution, sufferings and displayed endurance, steadfastness and above all piety.
The President stated that Jesus Christ represented man’s ability to withstand temporary pains in the hope of everlasting glory.
He urged everyone to imbibe and live the values of humility, discipline, perseverance, sacrifice and obedience which Jesus Christ demonstrated during His stay on earth.
President Buhari noted that if all stakeholders, individuals and groups play their part to the fullest as advised by scientists and medical experts in confronting Covid-19, the inherent resilience and determination of the people will enable the country to pull through.
He also used the opportunity to commend the encouraging containment and ameliorating strategies put in place by members of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19.
The Nigerian leader said he was much aware of the personal and collective inconveniences suffered by Nigerians due to measures such as restriction of movements and closure of business premises. He however said being a matter of life and death, the sacrifices are in everybody’s interest to save the country from calamity.
He added that his administration is not oblivious of the constant threat posed to national security by terrorists and insurgents, noting that the Armed Forces and other security and intelligence services will remain vigilant and continue to contain these threats and consolidate efforts to eradicate them completely.
He encouraged Nigerians to make the most of the situation, and keep safe.
