Former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has urged Christians to uphold and promote Christ’s timeless values of peace and compassion to touch lives and stimulate development.
Bello made the call in his Easter message, signed by his media aide, Mr Ohiare Machael, in Lokoja, yesterday.
He felicitated Christians and encouraged them to be guided by love, sacrifice, peace and unity.
“I congratulate the Christian faithful on the completion of the 40-day Lenten period.
“Your prayers, during the period and beyond, will aid the continued actualisation of the laudable goals of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“I believe that the significance of the season and its lessons will transcend religious and cultural boundaries, and serve as the bedrock of harmonious coexistence.”
The ex-governor specifically commended the harmonious relationship between Christians in Kogi State and adherents of other faiths.
Besides, he urged Kogi people to continue to support the administration of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, in delivering the dividends of democracy to everyone, irrespective of religion or ethnicity.
The former governor also prayed for God’s continued guidance and protection over the nation and its leadership, and urged Nigerians to work together towards a brighter future for all.
Bello enjoined Nigerians to continue to support the administration of President Tinubu.
He stressed that the current administration has turned the economy around in a very short period.
Bello wished all Christians a joyous Easter celebration and prayed for lasting peace and progress in Nigeria.
