The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerians to pray for the unity of the country.
The lawmaker, in his Easter message, appealed to Christians to emulate and adopt the virtues of Jesus Christ as they celebrate Easter.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, in Abuja on Saturday, Kalu said the teachings of Christ embodied love, sympathy, kindness, giving, forgiveness and a lot more virtues.
He reiterated the need for Nigerians to spread love among themselves this season.
He harped that Nigerians
must keep praying for progress, unity and development, emphasizing that the resurrection of Christ signifies hope, peace and freedom, according to The Nation.
“The lesson in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that Easter signifies, is that of hope for everyone. As we celebrate this significant season of Easter, I urge all to rekindle their hope in God.
“I urge Christians and Nigerians as a whole to show compassion, ensure unity and peaceful co-existence as well as continuous prayers for the peace, progress, unity and the development of the nation.”
He further urged Nigerians to trust President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for the nation, adding that the upper chamber will continue to support the federal government to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.
“I also call on the compatriots to trust in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led APC government which has made a commitment to renew the hope of the people.
“Through necessary legislative interventions, the House of Representatives and the National Assembly at large will continue to support the federal government to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. Happy Easter to everyone,” he added.
