The Ondo State House of Assembly has congratulated Christians worldwide on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration.
The felicitation, contained in a press statement issued by the assembly spokeman, Olugbenga Omole, urged for a moderate celebration in view of the obvious global economic challenges.
Quoting House Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun, the statement urged Christians to dwell more on the significance of Easter which is the triumph of Jesus Christ over death.
According to lawmakers, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a symbol of victory over death, hence the need for Christians to shun sins so that the death and resurrection of Jesus will not be in vain.
“Jesus is the symbol of Christian faith, it is, therefore, imperative for believers to emulate Christ in their way of lives”.
“Jesus Christ has put death to shame by rising from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion, “the statement quoted the lawmakers as saying.
The legislators, who said he foresaw a bright future for Nigeria, urged Christians to pray very hard for the nation’s destiny not to be truncated by the enemies of progress.
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They urged Christians to continue to pray for the nation to overcome its numerous challenges.
They called on Christians to seek harmonious coexistence with the adherents of other religions, saying it would guarantee peace and development in the country.
