President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has declared that the peaceful, united and progressive country Nigerians desire can be achieved fast if they do away with divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously.
Tinubu made the declaration in his Easter message to Nigerians.
He said as God’s children, Nigerians should remember their obligation to love their neighbour, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe.
The message which he signed reads in full:
“I send my best wishes to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world who are celebrating Easter this Sunday. As we all enjoy the well-deserved break, I urge every Nigerian to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind.
“As we celebrate, let us also remember our obligation, as God’s children, to love our neighbour, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe.
“For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.
“And as we observe Easter this year, let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves.
“We will make faster progress towards the achievement of the peaceful, united, strong, progressive and prosperous country we all desire if we eschew divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with our compatriots.
“Easter is about Renewed Hope and Redemption. It symbolizes the triumph of hope over despair, love over hate and condemnation, and optimism over cynicism. Let us embrace this spirit and recommit ourselves to edifying and patriotic pursuits in the interest of our nation.
“I wish you all very happy Easter celebrations.”
