Easter: Umahi felicitates with Ebonyians on Easter, calls for unity in the country

BY DAVE UKAZ / ABAKALIKI

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has felicitated with Ebonyi people and Christians across the country on this year’s Easter celebrations.

In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategy, Chooks Oko, made available to Daily News Nigeria in Abakaliki on Sunday, described Easter as “a period of mutual reconciliation; a season of reflection on the redemptive plan of God which is perfected through the resurrection of Jesus Christ”.

Umahi urged Ebonyi people in particular, and Nigerians in general to take advantage of the celebration to forgive one another, promote peace, love and unity across all quarters.

“Easter is a period of self-examination, a time to reflect on the enormity of God’s love manifested through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“It makes demand on Christians in particular, and all Nigerians to forgive one another and promote only actions that would continue to strengthen the peace and mutual understanding across all sections of the country”, he stated.

The governor urged all Ebonyians to join hands in love to support the incoming administration in the State, praying for sustained peace and prosperity of Ebonyi State under the All Progressives Congress.

“As a State, our strength lies in our unity of purpose as Christians, and our common identity as a people desirous of development.

The statement further reads:

“I therefore urge all Ebonyians to adopt this season to cement the bond of our relationships, forgiving one another and working together for the good of our cherished State.

“I wish all Ebonyians a very happy and rewarding Easter Celebration.

“Accept the assurances of my esteemed regards”

Editor

Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.