The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has begged Christians in the State to pray for the quick resolution of the economic challenges currently confronting the nation.
Governor Bello, in an Easter message on Thursday in Minna, called on Nigerians to continue to work for peace, which is the prime essence of Christ’s resurrection.
He said in a statement signed by Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Jonathan Vatsa, that as the country continues to fight economic hardship and corruption, there is the need to pray for the nation.
He also urged Christians to imbibe the ideals of perseverance, sacrifice and commitment to the will of God, which characterises the Lenten season.
Governor Bello, while congratulating Christians and all Nigerians, reminded them of the transient nature of life and the need to keep the faith at all times.
According to him: “We must always remember that we are alive today by God’s grace and favour and not that we are any better than many that had been killed.”
He further reiterated the need for Nigerians to pray for and work toward peace, stability and progress, emphasising the need for Nigerians to support their leaders at all levels.
“Nigeria will continue to grow politically, socially and economically. We must remain committed to the Nigerian project, because ethno-religious cleavages will not take the country to its desired destination,” he asserted.
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