By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, has called on Nigerians to use the Easter occasion to pray for a successful and peaceful transition of power as Nigeria prepares for change of leadership.
The Governor stated this in a goodwill message to the Christian faithful to mark the Easter occasion.
Buni said it is very important to internalise the values of love and sacrifice as reflected in the teachings of Easter at this period of our national life.
“The good lessons of love and sacrifice should be used to promote peace and unity for the prosperity of the country and Nigerians,” he said.
He noted that this is a blessed period when Christian faithful observe the Easter and a time when their Muslim brothers are observing the Ramadan fast same time.
“It is, therefore, a great opportunity for us as a nation to take advantage of this period to pray for our country,” as Buni advised.
He called on religious and community leaders to always preach peace and peaceful coexistence between their followers.
“According to him, We can only practice our religions and achieve prosperity when we have peace in the nation at large.
“According to him, Some few years back, we could not go to mosques and churches in Yobe State due to security challenges. But today, we glorify God for the peace we now enjoy across the state at large.
“Therefore we should guard it jealously and avoid anything that could tamper with peace and security in Yobe State and Nigeria, at large.”
