The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has urged Christians and Nigerians in particular to remain faithful and hopeful that with intensified prayers backed by personal and collective responsibility, the Nation shall pull through the trial periods as Jesus Christ did which brought victory, resurrection and salvation to mankind.
In his goodwill message, Rt. Hon. Udeze called on Christians to seize the opportunity of the Easter Celebration to advance peace, increase prayers and show more commitment to God, adding that without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our faith would have been in vain.
The Speaker who described Easter as the foundation of the Christian faith and the most important celebration in Christianity, encouraged all to extend a hand of kindness and love to those in need this period, noting that love drives away wickedness, hatred and unrighteousness.
Rt. Hon. Udeze urged Christians to reflect on the profound significance of the season which marks triumph and hope by promoting the enduring lessons of Easter especially the importance of compassion, forgiveness and unwavering belief in God’s salvation.
While wishing ndi Anambra a happy Easter Celebration, the Speaker charged Christians to seek peace and harmony in their various communities and pray that the blessings that accompany Easter will be spread across the State and their families, as well as unto those who suffer in mind or body.
