Amosun, Ajomobi sue for peace
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has enjoined Nigerians to always resolve their religious differences amicably rather than resort to violence. The governor, who stated this in his Easter message, noted the triumph of Jesus Christ over death through his resurrection. The governor urged people of all faiths to emulate the selfless sacrifice of Christ as well as the peace he preached in spite of the challenges confronting the nation.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Funmi Wakama, Amosun said that Easter is an important event in the Christian calendar, which teaches lessons on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Also yesterday, Governor Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State called on Christians in Nigeria to use the occasion of this year’s Easter celebrations to pray fervently for the country so that it can overcome the security challenges facing it.
The governor, in his Easter message issued in Ibadan by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, also tasked Christians to pray for peace and tranquility to reign supreme in the country.
He said that it was in an atmosphere of love, togetherness and renewed commitment to Nigeria’s unity that Nigeria could attain the much-desired greatness and be counted among the comity of successful nations.
Governor Ajimobi condemned what he called senseless killings, maiming and bombings currently being perpetrated by insurgents in some parts of the country, saying that no religion was in support of taking people’s lives under whatever guise.
He also commended Christians, Muslims and other religious adherents in the state for their peaceful co-existence, urging them to continue in their prayers for his administration so that the state could be taken to greater height.