Easter: Senator Prince Ned Nwoko Preaches Peace, Love, Patience, Sacrifice, Tolerance

Calls for Continued Prayer for Security in the Country

By Godwin Obire, Abuja

Friday, March 29, 2024

Vice Chairman of the Senate Environment Committee, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Delta North, has called for peace, love, and tolerance among Nigerians in the spirit of Easter celebration.

In his Easter message, which he personally signed in Abuja, Senator Ned heartily felicitated Nigerians, the people of Delta State, and his constituents, particularly the Christians, as they join their brethren across the world in celebrating Easter.

Ned urged all Nigerians to pray for peace and security amidst seemingly intractable insecurity around Nigeria and an end to terrorism in the land.

According to him, Easter, which is the season of the remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, marks the trial, sacrifice, victory, and completion of the divine mandate of the author of the Christian faith.

The Senator appealed to all to practice the Christian virtues of sacrifice, patience, love, and abiding faith in order for us as Nigerians to have a better tomorrow, which has been symbolized in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

According to him, nations can be developed and grow bigger where Christian virtues of love, sacrifices for one another, patience, and hope for a better future are in place.

Senator Ned, who called on Nigerians to remain committed and faithful, stressed the need for all to continue to support President Tinubu administration's efforts in the challenge of building a better society that would be devoid of rampant insecurity, just as he prayed that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will open a window for a better Nigeria with hard work and prayers.

Ned said, "As we celebrate the unique occasion, let us keep in mind the significance of the season, which is the perfect demonstration of sacrificial love to others. As the Lent ended in triumph, the season should also rekindle our hope of victory over personal and communal challenges.

"I pray that the triumph of Christ will encourage all people of faith to be hopeful of victory against trials and challenges, whether as individuals or as a nation.

"Our nation is faced with rampant insecurity from Boko Haram Insurgents, bandits' attacks, kidnapping, herders/farmers clashes that are not only affecting the economy and the progress of the nation but threatening its existence. I call on all to pray for peace and security during the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ," he said.