*** “says period unique, special because it coincides with christians ending lent season and muslims in the last segment of ramadan fast …”
As Christians across the globe the celebrates Easter, usually preceded 40days lent as well as mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau has felicitated with members of the Christian Community within the State and beyond on this year’s celebration.
The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Jibrin Gwamna enjoined Christians to use the period for sober reflection by exhibiting sacrifice, love, and support for one another, especially to the less privileged in the society as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
Speaker Jatau called on Christians to use the period to intensify prayers for the nation and its leadership, stressing the need for citizens to have faith in God and the Government as according to him challenges are part of human existence and that what is facing the country at the moment can be overcome and will soon be a thing of the past.
The Nasarawa State Number Three Citizen also called on Nigerians to use the period to pray fervently for the success of leaders at all levels and for the country to overcome its emerging challenges.
He described the period as unique and special considering that Christians are ending their 40 days fasting or lent season, Muslims are also at the verge of ending their holy month of Ramadan respectively.
He enjoined all Nigerians irrespective of their affiliations being religious, political, ethnic or any other differences to buried it aside and be a patriotic citizen of Nigeria.
Speaker Danladi Jatau wished all Christians a successful Easter celebration.