Abbas, Kalu Urge Citizens To Emulate Jesus, Pray For Nigeria

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerian Christians as they celebrate Easter which marks the end of Lent and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Abbas, in his Easter message issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Musa Krishi yesterday urged Christians to observe and emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ, whom he described as a “perfect role model for all.”

He also enjoined Christians to continue to pray for Nigeria and the administration of President Bola Tinubu even after the Lent period.

The speaker noted that prayers had indeed attracted divine intervention to socio-economic, political, and religious issues that have torn other nations apart.

Abbas said Easter signified sacrifice, selflessness, obedience and love, stressing that these are virtues that Nigerians should imbibe for the peace and stability of the country.

He also called for mutual respect among people of all faiths and tribes, describing the coincidence of the 2026 Ramadan and Lent as “a divine arrangement to foster unity of purpose among Muslims and Christians in Nigeria and beyond.”

Similarly, deputy speaker Benjamin Kalu called on Nigerians to embrace hope, unity, and a shared sense of humanity as Christians across the nation commemorate the Easter season.

In his Easter message issued by his special assistant on press affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu described the celebration as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, renewal, and the triumph of hope over despair, urging citizens to reflect deeply on the enduring values symbolized by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.