The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists ( NACJ), Oyo State has congratulated the entire Christian community in the state on the occasion of the Easter Celebration which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In its Easter message by the Chairman, Lekan Shobo Shobowale and made available to journalists through the association spokesperson, Adeola Badru on Saturday morning, it called on Christians to forge greater unity irrespective of religious or ethnic differences.
NACJ also urged them to use the Easter period to appreciate God for his kindness and mercy on Nigeria especially Oyo State despite various challenges that have confronted the people and is still confronting them.
The statement stressed that Easter celebration is an opportunity for Christians to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice done for the sake of salvation of mankind, as well as human love and peace by Jesus Christ.
He urged Christians to use the occasion to intensify prayers and devotion for God’s intervention on efforts by the people of Nigeria to surmount current challenges in order to evolve a peaceful and progressive nation.
NACJ called on all Nigerians to forge greater unity through prayers for national peace and stability and to pray fervently for peace, enduring stability in the country and divine guidance for all levels of leaders in the country.
He Counselled Christians to imbibe the enduring lessons of forgiveness, selflessness and perseverance that the 40 day Lenten, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter preaches.
NACJ wishes all Christians and Nigerians a happy Easter celebration.
