Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has rejoiced with Christians in the state and across the country on the occasion of the resurrection of Jesus Christ marked at Easter.
Governor Makinde charged them to use the occasion marking the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ to pray for the country and its leaders.
Makinde, who gave this charge on Saturday, equally called on Christian faithful to imbibe the lessons inherent in Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross and his resurrection.
“I felicitate the Christian faithful across Oyo State and the country on witnessing the Easter festivities.
“In Christ’s death and resurrection, we found amazing lessons of love, sacrifice and hope for humanity. We can also learn the importance of prayers and forgiveness.
“I exhort my Christian brethren to use this occasion to intercede for our country and its leaders across board.
“I also want to charge them to imbibe and put into practice these amazing lessons learnt from this auspicious occasion.
“May the blessings of God be with us all through this season and always,” Makinde said.
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