Easter: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Harps On Peaceful Coexistence, Nation Building

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Saturday urged Nigerians to see Easter season as a period to reflect on how to sustain peaceful coexistence in the country and galvanise collective roles in nation building.

The governor’s wife who stated this at the 2023 Family Easter Feast tagged, “Hallelujah, The Lamb of God is alive forever, “ noted that the programme is part of the activities by the Office of the First Lady, Lagos State to ensure the season is celebrated in grand style.
“Beyond the celebration, we are encouraged not to lose track of the significance of Easter. We are specifically and categorically admonished to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, peaceful co-existence, and sacrifice for one another, which Jesus Christ demonstrated throughout his period on earth.
“The resurrection of Christ should be a constant reminder for everyone to extend the virtues of selflessness, love, sacrifice, and tolerance.
“This Easter Celebration, coming after the 2023 general elections, presents an opportunity for people to reflect on our individual and collective roles toward promoting and sustaining the foundation of love, peace, and harmony in our dear country, Nigeria.
“Besides, as it is our tradition, the Family Easter Feast also provides a unique platform to pray for our children, admonish them with the word of God, show them love and care, listen to their yearnings and aspirations, and share in their excitement, while also presenting them with amazing gifts to truly make the Easter celebration worthwhile and memorable, “ said the governor ‘s wife who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Domestic Affairs, Mrs. Motolani Ladipo.
In his goodwill message, the chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education (LASEBEB) , Mr. Alawiye King lauded the first family of the state for their dedication to bringing smiles to the faces of Lagos children, particularly the indigent, while spreading the message of love during the commemoration of the Easter.
King added that, “As we come together to commemorate this special occasion, let us take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Easter, a time of love, sacrifice, hope, renewal, and resurrection. It is a time to come together with loved ones, to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and to share with those who may be less fortunate.
“Equally, we are celebrating the resilience and perseverance of our pupils, particularly in public schools, who have continued to show dedication to their studies.
As we gather today, let us take a moment to reflect on the importance of education, particularly for our young people. Our pupils are the future of our state and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that they have access to quality education that prepares them for a bright future