By Ife Osemedua
365Daily– Former Vice President and presidential aspirant in People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubarka, has called on Nigerians to emulate the virtues of love and sacrifice which characterised the life of Jesus Christ.
Atiku gave this charge in his Easter message on Friday, April 16, 2022, in Abuja.
The former Vice President said that the virtues of love and sacrifice are essential to the unity that Nigeria so desperately needs at this time when vested and provincial interests threaten to tear our nation apart.
According to him, “As we join our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate the Easter festivities, may we be reminded that this commemoration is a time for deep reflection as it marks the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his victory over death.”
Easter, he said, is a time to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need. It is also a time for all of us — regardless of faith or ethnicity — to come together to pray for the peace of our nation. We must all remain constant in our efforts to promote unity — across all lines — because united, our nation remains stronger, and we thrive as a people.
Atiku: “I believe that Nigeria will rise again and overcome her national challenges because our shared experiences bring us to the conclusion that no matter what the forces of evil can do, we, as Nigerians, united as one in doing good, can and will prevail.
“I also encourage our leaders at all levels to use the opportunity of the Christian celebration of Easter to reflect on their stewardship to their people and the nation. Our leaders at all levels should follow the virtues that define this season – sacrifice, love, and charity – and come together to help all Nigerians resolve the differences that divide us.”