Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged Christians to pray for peace in the state and Nigeria at large in commemoration of Easter.

El-Rufai enjoined Christians to promote harmony in Kaduna State and reject strife in the state.

The governor made the admonition via his Easter message issued on Sunday, April 9, by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye.

He stated: “Easter commemorates events of monumental significance embodied in the example of sacrifice set by Jesus Christ and its culmination in the triumph of resurrection. Its lessons are profound and deep, demonstrating their timeless power to inspire people over the ages.

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“This festival encourages people of faith to continue to practice in our daily lives the lessons of sacrifice, care for the poor, deep spiritual reflection, and love for all humankind, irrespective of tribe or religion.

“As we celebrate Easter, let us reflect on the timeless resonance of the message that hope triumphs over despair. Let us uphold each other in our common humanity and pray for peace in our land. Let us do our best to promote harmony in our communities and reject strife in our land. Let hope never depart from our hearts.

“Let us pray for our country and our dear state as we prepare to usher in elected new leaderships next month. May the good Lord bless our country and all its people with peace and prosperity, and may He guide us on a progressive path,” Governor El-Rufai said.

The Star