Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appealed to Christians across the country to use the period of Easter to intercede for Nigeria and its leaders.
Makinde made this declaration in his Easter message.
The governor in the statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, charged Nigerians to imbibe and put into practice the lessons learnt during the Lenten period.
Makinde in the statement also called on Christians to imbibe the lessons inherent in Christ's sacrificial death on the cross and his resurrection.
“I felicitate the Christian faithful across Oyo State and the country on witnessing the Easter festivities.
“In Christ’s death and resurrection, we found amazing lessons of love, sacrifice and hope for humanity. We can also learn the importance of prayers and forgiveness.
“I exhort my Christian brethren to use this occasion to intercede for our country and its leaders across board.
“I also want to charge them to imbibe and put into practice these amazing lessons learnt from this auspicious occasion. May the blessings of God be with us all through this season and always,” the statement said.
