- Senator Stella Oduah has joined Christians around the world in celebrating Easter
- The senator called on all Nigerians to emulate the virtues of love and sacrifice which Jesus Christ exhibited by dying on the cross
- She noted that with love, Nigeria can surmount all its challenges
Senator Stella Oduah has called on all Nigerians to emulate the virtues of love and sacrifice which Jesus Christ exhibited by dying on the cross.
In an Easter message sent to NAIJ.com, the senator who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, said that with love Nigeria can surmount all its challenges.
Stella Oduah admonished Christians to love and sacrifice like Christ.
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“We must learn to love like Christ loved and we must sacrifice in the was Christ has exemplified for us.
“If we love one another, the wanton killing, clashes, kidnapping theft and all other vices that bedevil our society would not exist.
“With love and sacrifice there in empathy, understanding, tolerance and coexistence. We would indeed be united if we love one another.
“Just as Christ taught us and as it is taught in Islam and many other religion, love is a virtue which conquers all, where there is love all other good virtues go along with it,” part of the statement read.
Senator Oduah said that Nigerians must also learn to give in helping the poor and the needy around them not just to indulge in lavish celebrations which their neighbours go hungry
She insisted that Easter was a good time for sober reflection, a time for moral reevaluation and a time to retrace ones steps.
“We must see the Easter as not just a time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ but a time to soberly reflect on the significance of his suffering death and resurrection and how well we are emulating the virtues he taught.
“For parents, it is a time to reflect on how well you have brought up your children. The family still holds the key to bringing up good Nigerians and therefore parents must raise their children up in the right way so that we can have good Nigerians.
“I therefore wish every Nigerian Christian and friends a wonderful Easter celebration,” she concluded.
Meanwhile, Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has assured the people of the state that his administration will continue to place priority on the security of lives, property and their general welfare.
In a statement to mark the Easter celebration sent to NAIJ.com by his chief press secretary, Terver Akase, the governor said the death and resurrection of Jesus which is the meaning of Easter is a period when Christians should draw closer to God so they can appreciate His abundant grace and mercy upon their lives in the face of adversities.
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