On this year’s occasion of Easter, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode has called on all Nigerians to take advantage of the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to advance peace and commit themselves to God in faith and in practice.
The council boss in his Easter message, congratulated the Christians for the successful forty-day Lenten season for the atonement of sins and salvation of mankind.
Arole Omituntun, who maintained that Easter is the hallmark of Christianity, stressed that the celebration of Christ’s resurrection and salvation offers Nigerians a great opportunity to come closer to God and promote all virtues that would enhance peace, love, unity and progress of the country.
While wishing the good people of Ibadan South East Local Government, Oyo State and indeed all Nigerians a spiritually rewarding Easter celebration, Hon. Alawode urged them to reflect soberly and intensify prayers for God’s intervention and abiding grace, for the country.
Speaking further, the council boss urged citizens to seize the moment to renew their faith in God, unite for national and collective growth, and help one another to uphold goodness and justice in the world.
Hon. Alawode therefore, reiterated his resolve to continue to serve his people at the grassroot with the fear of God, and to work assiduously towards the advancement of peace and development of Ibadan South East Local Government for the wellbeing of the people.
