The Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Balarabe Abdullahi has felicitated Christian communities within the State and beyond on this year’s Easter celebration.
He enjoined Christians to use the period for sober reflection by exhibiting sacrifice, love, and support for one another, especially to the less privileged ones in society as exhibited by Jesus Christ.
Abdullahi also called on Christians to use the period to intensify prayers for the nation and its leadership, stressing the need for citizens to have faith in God and the Government.
According to him, the challenges of life are part of human existence and that facing the country can be overcome.
The Speaker called on Nigerians to use the period and pray fervently for the success of the upcoming leaders at all levels who have just been elected and are awaiting inauguration.
Abdullahi described the period as unique and special where Christians are ending the 40 days of fasting of Lent and Muslims are also halfway into the holy month of Ramadan Fasting respectively.
He enjoined all Nigerians irrespective of their affiliations being religious, political, ethnic, or any other differences to bury it aside and be patriotic citizens of Nigeria.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
