President
Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to live together in peace and harmony,
in the spirit of Easter.
“I urge all Nigerians to live peacefully with one
another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful place to reside”,
President Buhari said in a special message signed by him to mark Easter..
Notably, peace
was the theme of the special message as the president underscored its
importance: “It is in our collective interest to live in peace because without
peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place. ”
Lack of peace
in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of the country. Our
people must rediscover the values of peaceful co-existence, social justice,
religious tolerance, dignity of labour and patriotism.”
President
Buhari, who will mark the second anniversary of his administration next month,
also seized the occasion to assure Nigerians of his commitment to repair the
economy and battle corruption,
insecurity and terrorism.
“In the almost two years of this
administration, we have worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by
improving security, especially in the North-East, sustaining the campaign
against corruption and revitalise the economy”, he said.
“We are determined as
never before to continue with the fight against terrorism and insurgency;
sustain the peace in the Niger Delta through engagements with stakeholders; and
restore peace and stability in other parts of the country.”
Here is the full
statement by President Buhari: I congratulate our Christian brothers and
sisters on the celebration of this year’s Easter.
I rejoice with you on this
historic occasion signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over
darkness, redemption over condemnation, and hope over despair.
The
commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always preceded by
fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of intercession in the build up
to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an event which reunited man with
his Creator.
The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith,
sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation
and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of
Jesus Christ.
As we celebrate yet another Easter, I urge all Nigerians to live
peacefully with one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful
place to reside.
In the almost two years of this administration, we have worked
hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by improving security, especially in
the North-East, sustaining the campaign against corruption and have taken steps
to revitalize the economy.
We are determined as never before to continue with
the fight against terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in the Niger
Delta through engagements with stakeholders; and restore peace and stability in
other parts of the country.
It is in our collective interest to live in peace
because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take
place. Lack of peace in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of
the country.
Our people must rediscover the values of peaceful co-existence,
social justice, religious tolerance, dignity of labour and patriotism.
I enjoin
all Nigerians to keep faith in the determination and ability of this
administration to change the Nigerian story for the good of all. I wish all
Nigerians happy Easter celebrations. President Muhammadu Buhari.
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