Easter: Emulate Christ’s good neighbourliness, selflessness, patience – Sanwo-Olu

AS the world celebrates Easter, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged to emulate the virtues of good neighbourliness, selflessness and patience that Jesus exemplified and taught.

Sanwo-Olu, in his Easter message, on Saturday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, reminded Lagosians that the events leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ were epochal in the annals of Christianity and humanity, therefore urging every citizen to reflect on how best to positively impact the lives of friends, colleagues, neighbours and family members.

He said: “As we celebrate Easter, I am extending my best wishes to every Nigerian especially Christians across the country and other parts of the world.

“The commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection is a reminder of His virtues of harmony and peaceful coexistence among humanity.

“As we mark this events, I want to urge Christian faithful in the State to continue to live in peace and harmony with believers of other faiths. We should emulate virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

“This period offers us an opportunity to rethink our relationships as individuals, as communities and as a nation. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ signified love, affection and tolerance. It also marked the end of evil and beginning of good deeds.”

While commending Lagosians for their steadfastness, resilience and cooperation with his administration since his assumption of office, Governor Sanwo-Olu reassured residents of his government’s commitment to good governance and people-oriented programmes.

The Governor, who prayed for more Easter celebrations in good health and prosperity in the years to come, also enjoined Lagosians to intensify on prayers for peace and security in all parts of the country.