{"id":117660,"date":"2025-04-20T22:02:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T21:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=117660"},"modified":"2025-04-20T22:02:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T21:02:40","slug":"easter-reps-call-for-unity-peace-shared-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/easter-reps-call-for-unity-peace-shared-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter: Reps Call for Unity, Peace, Shared Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The House of Representatives has extended its heartfelt Easter greetings to Christian faithful across Nigeria as they observe this sacred season, a pivotal time in the Christian faith.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a statement issued on Sunday by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the Green Chamber described Easter as an event that &#8220;serves as a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of sacrifice, values that resonate beyond religious divides and speak to the collective spirit of humanity.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">It further reads, &#8220;As Nigerians come together to mark this solemn occasion, the House of Representatives calls on citizens, irrespective of their faith, to draw inspiration from the profound messages embedded in the Easter story. The season embodies key values, love, forgiveness, compassion, sacrifice, and affirms the belief that light will triumph over darkness.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;In this defining moment of the nation\u2019s journey, amidst both challenges and great promise, the House emphasizes the importance of unity and shared responsibility.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, extends warm congratulations to Christians on the successful completion of Lent and calls on all Nigerians to view this season as a renewed call for sacrifice, love, and righteousness.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;While the government holds the responsibility of ensuring the safety and welfare of our citizens, it is equally important for us, as individuals, to reflect the teachings of Christ, obedience to authority, and being our brother\u2019s keeper,&#8221; Speaker Tajudeen remarked.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He added, &#8220;As Christians across the nation mark Easter, I send my best wishes for peace and renewed strength. I urge all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of unity and shared responsibility. Let us unite in our efforts to build a just, secure, and inclusive Nigeria for both present and future generations.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the statement, &#8220;The 10th Assembly of the House reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the core principles that define Easter: justice, equity, and the relentless pursuit of a Nigeria where every citizen, irrespective of origin, religion, or creed, can live with dignity, safety, and hope.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;As families gather in worship and reflection, the House hopes this Easter season will rekindle joy in homes across the nation, inspire leadership that genuinely serves, and renew our collective faith in a Nigeria rooted in peace, equity, and shared prosperity.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, also called on all Nigerians to embrace the selfless love and sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ as the nation celebrates the 2025 Easter season.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a statement issued to commemorate this significant occasion, the Deputy Speaker emphasized Christ\u2019s teachings of compassion, forgiveness, and kindness, urging citizens to reflect these virtues in their daily lives. He stated that Christ\u2019s ultimate sacrifice and resurrection symbolize hope, redemption, and the potential for renewal.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;I urge Nigerians to emulate the love, compassion, and kindness that Christ demonstrated throughout His life, as we celebrate Easter, let us take this time to pray for the unity, peace, and prosperity of our nation.&#8221; Kalu urged.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He expressed optimism that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria will continue on its path to progress. &#8220;May this Easter bring joy, peace, and unity to our country, and may Nigeria be blessed with prosperity and stability,&#8221; he concluded.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives has extended its heartfelt Easter greetings to Christian faithful across Nigeria as they observe this sacred season, a pivotal time in the Christian&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":104190,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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