Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has called on Christian faithful, and all Nigerians generally, to pray for the state and the nation as well as the leaders to surmount the current economic situation.
Governor Makinde made the call in his message rejoicing with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter festival.
The governor, who congratulated the Christians on witnessing another Easter season, called on them to use the special occasion to engage in more prayers and supplications for the country and the state amid current economic situation.
He equally charged Christians to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrificial living taught through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, saying it is important for Christians, now more than ever before, to put into practice the lessons of love and sacrificial living of Christ.
“I congratulate our Christian brethren on the occasion of Easter festivity.
“It is my prayer that God grants us the opportunity to witness more of such occasion.
“I also want to use the opportunity to charge them to follow Christ’s examples of love, selflessness and sacrificial living, as exemplified by his death on the cross of Calvary and resurrection.
“I equally call on all residents of the state to be vigilant and security-conscious as they celebrate Easter. As we always say, if they see something, they should say something and as their government, we will continue to take action towards securing the state.
“Happy Easter,” the Governor stated.
