By: Ike Philip Abiagom
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi has congratulated Christians across the world, particularly the ones in Nigeria, on this year’s Easter celebration, which symbolised the resurrection of Jesus Christ and also urged them to embrace the spirit of sacrifice for the survival and development of the country.
Nwaoboshi in a statement from his Media Office in Asaba noted that Easter represents the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for the benefit of mankind, stressing that those who believe and follow his teachings must also accept the need to play positive roles in making the country and the world they live in safer, united and develop.
He noted that while Nigeria is being confronted by various challenges- economic, security, social, health and political – the decision of her citizens to display the virtues and values represented by Jesus Christ will help in quickly reversing the negative trend and put the country on a path of genuine development.
“I appeal to all Nigerians to adopt a spirit of sacrifice borne out of love – for each other and for our dear country. I firmly believe that adopting such a spirit will help us overcome the many negative developments that threaten to break the bonds of our nationhood, reunite us and help us grow together as a nation.
“That is the only way that the lengthy fasting our brothers and sisters went through during the just ended Lent period will be a beneficial exercise. We must use this period to demonstrate that we are first Nigerians before being Christians or Muslims. Nigerians, no matter in what way they worship God, should embrace the fear of God and not just being overtly religious.
“It is my prayer that almighty God will intervene and heal our country in all areas while also giving us victory over those misguided elements who are waging wars against the country. May the protection of God be on all members of the security agencies who are on the frontlines fighting to defend our country. I wish all our Christian brothers and sisters a happy celebration of Good Friday and Easter,” Nwaoboshi stated.