Imbibe Virtues Of Peace, Love, Sacrifice n Forgiveness

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, directed all Zonal Assistant Inspector General of Police and state commands’ Commissioners, to take all necessary measures in ensuring security for worshippers, travellers, picnickers and all citizens across the country before, during and after the festive season.

While urging Nigerians to emulate and adopt the selfless lifestyle of Christ, the IGP equally urged worshippers to make conscious effort to know fellow members of their congregation, as this would make it easier to know a stranger in their midst.

As Nigerians join the rest of Christians across the globe to mark the solemnity of Good Friday, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death as part of the Easter celebrations, clerics and politicians have called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and forgiveness which are the lessons of Easter.

A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole, quoted the IGP as advising operators of motor parks, shopping malls and recreational centres to work very closely with police and other security agencies to strengthen general security.

Gov Oshiomhole Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, in an Easter message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Peter Okhiria, said: “As we join Christians all over the world to celebrate this Easter, I urge the faithful in Edo State and Nigeria at large to imbibe the core values of Christianity and the lessons of the season which are sacrifice, love, sharing and forgiveness of sins.

“We should remember that the progenitor of the Christian faith is also known as the Prince of Peace and we should, therefore, embrace peace with all men and maintain the peace which we have enjoyed in the state in the past years. “As we celebrate, we should not forget to extend a hand of fellowship to the less-privileged among us, as Christ taught us to love our neighbours as ourselves.

“Our modest achievements have been due, largely, to the prayers and support of the faithful, and I urge you, in my last Easter message to you as Governor of Edo State, to extend the same level of support to my successor. “I extend my appreciation to the Muslim faithful and people of other faith in the state for the love they have generously showered on me and the prevailing peace in the state, and I appeal to them to continue to maintain this peace now and beyond the life of this administration.”