April 07, (THEWILL) – Frontline Politician and Aare-Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has called for peace, love and tolerance among Nigerians, in the spirit of Easter celebration.
Olooye Adegoke used the occasion of Easter to call on Nigerians to pray for peace and security amidst seemingly intractable insecurity around Nigeria and an end to all kind of criminal activities in the land.
While felicitating with Nigerians, the people of Oyo state, particularly the Christians, as they join their brethren globally in celebrating Easter, Adegoke said Easter, which is the season of the remembrance of the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ marks the trial, sacrifice, victory and completion of the divine mandate of the author of the Christian faith.
He appealed to all to practise the Jesus Christ’ virtues of sacrifice, patience, love and abiding faith in order for Nigerians to have a better tomorrow which is symbolised in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Ibadan Chief maintained that nations can be developed and grow bigger where Jesus Christ’s virtues of love, sacrifices for one another, patience and hope for a better future are in place.
He admonishes Nigerians to remain committed, faithful and hopeful.
He also stressed the need for all to continue to support the leadership of the country’s efforts in the challenge of building a better society that would be devoid of rampant insecurity, just as he prayed that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will open a window for a better Nigeria.
According to him, “As we celebrate this unique occasion, let us keep in mind the significance of the season, which is the perfect demonstration of sacrificial love to others. As the lent ended in triumph, the season should also rekindle our hope of victory over personal and communal challenges.
“I pray that the triumph of Christ will encourage all people of faith to be hopeful of victory against trials and challenges, whether as individuals or as a nation.
“Our nation is faced with rampant insecurity from Insurgents, bandits’ attacks, kidnapping, herders/farmers clashes that are not only affecting the economy and the progress of the nation but threatening its existence. I call on all to pray for peace and security during the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
AYO ESAN, has been actively reporting and analyzing political events for different newspapers for over 18 years. He has also successfully covered national and state elections in Nigeria since the inception of this democracy in 1999.
