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The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has called on citizens and residents of the state to emulate the virtues of self-sacrifice and love as exemplified by Christ.
Mbah also urged them to hold fast to their faith in the midst of the present socio-economic challenges, saying that they would eventually become a thing of the past.
He stated this at the weekend in his Easter message to the people of Enugu State and the nation in general which was obtained by The Eastern Updates reports.
“I join Ndi Enugu and Nigerians in celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. His death and resurrection embody self-sacrifice, forgiveness, infinite love, and victory over every challenge, all of which our state and nation need at a time like this.
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“Therefore, as we mark Easter, I urge us to be our brother’s keeper and extend a hand of fellowship to those that offended us.
“I equally enjoin us to remain unwavering in our service to our dear state and faith in the fatherland, rest assured that we shall overcome the present socio-economic challenges and the good times will ultimately return,” he stated.
Governor Mbah wished the people of Enugu State and Nigerians a happy Easter celebration.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu says the seeds of patience sown by Nigerians, amid the prevailing economic hardship, will soon begin to yield good fruits.
The president’s Easter felicitation to Nigerians was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity.
Tinubu commemorated with Christians in Nigeria and around the world, and harped on love, sacrifice, and compassion as the patent themes of “this solemn season”.
