Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on the Easter Festival.
The governor charged them to use the auspicious occasion, which marks the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, to pray for the country and its leaders.
Governor Makinde, who gave this charge on Saturday, equally called on Christian faithful to imbibe the lessons inherent in Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross and his resurrection.
He said: “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.”
