President Bola Tinubu has joined the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, a significant moment and a glorious celebration of the triumph of life over death.
The president in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale warmly greets Christians in Nigeria and around the world on this occasion, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and compassion as the patent themes of this solemn season.
President Tinubu noted that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity is an emphatic lesson for leaders and all Nigerians to yield to selflessness and compassion, and be steadfast in the pursuit of a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.
The president strongly commended Nigerians for the sacrifices they have made in the past few months for the nation to be steered to the path of recovery and sustainable growth, assuring them that the seeds of patience which they have sown are beginning to sprout and will in no time bring forth an abundance of good fruits.
As Christians celebrate the victory of life over death as exemplified by the resurrection of Christ, President Tinubu assured all citizens that Nigeria will triumph over its challenges as his administration remains firmly committed to this end.
Similarly, as Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, which is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the deputy senate president, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christian faithful in the country.
The Federal Government had declared yesterday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays for the celebration of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.
