The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, and Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto have urged Nigerians to allow love of the country reign supreme in their lives, saying forces of division have nothing to offer other than chaos and negativity.
In a statement signed by his special adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, Dogara, urged Christians and Nigerians in general to imbibe the lessons of the resurrection as living evidence that every challenge, including even death, can be overcome through abiding faith in God and dogged determination, noting that this should serve as a springboard to rise above the challenges they are currently faced with.
“As we remember the cruxification, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we should draw a lesson from his resurrection and rise above the challenges we currently face in this country.
“Even in recession, which the present administration is working hard to exit, there are many business opportunities for providing services and goods that will increase our gross domestic product, improve our economy and empower more of our citizens. We must put on our thinking caps, ginger our acclaimed spirit of innovation, rise above our challenges and get our country working.
“On our part, the House of Representatives will continue to collaborate with the executive by providing legislative backing to policies and programmes aimed at improving the living standard of Nigerians,” the Speaker promised.
He wished all Nigerians a peaceful Easter celebration.
Similarly, Governor Tambuwal has urged Nigerians to allow love of the country reign supreme in their lives, saying forces of division have nothing to offer other than chaos and negativity.
In a message to commemorate this year’s Easter issued by his spokesman in Sokoto, Tambuwal said love for the country means loving the people of the country without distinction.
“Only by loving our country can we attain lofty heights in development, growth and prosperity,” he stated.
While rejoicing with Nigerians, especially of Christian faith for witnessing this year’s easter, Tambuwal urged them to promote peace and harmony at all times.
He said his administration will continue to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among the people.
The Governor equally appealed to the people not to relent in their prayers and support for the government.
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