EASTER: OKOBO TRANSITION CHAIRMAN GREETS CHRISTIANS, PREACHES LOVE
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... Harps On Unity, Peaceful Co-existence Among His People

The Chairman of Okobo Local Government Transition Committee, Honourable Engineer George Henshaw has enjoined the people of Okobo to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which signified his undying love for humanity.

He admonished Okobo citizens and residents to love one another and be ready to make sacrifices for the wellbeing of others.

Honourable Henshaw stated these in his Easter message to the people, further called for peace, love and tolerance among the people of the council in the spirit of Easter celebration.

He heartily congratulated Nigerians, the people of Akwa Ibom State and Okobo Local Government, particularly the Christians , as they joined their brethren across the globe in celebrating Easter.

The Atak-Oro born Politician urged all Nigerians to pray for peace and security amidst seemingly intractable insecurity and inflation in the country.

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 Chairman appealed to all to practise 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.

While urging the people of Okobo Local Government Area and Akwa Ibom State as a whole to use this festive period to pray for the success of the government of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR) and His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, Engineer Henshaw enjoined them to continue to support Governor His Excellency the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno in his bid to take the state to the greater heights.

"The lesson of Jesus' death and resurrection as explained in the Holy Bible is a demonstration of love and selflessness and as beneficiaries of God's undying love, we must extend same to our fellow human, no matter any vicissitude.

"I urge you all to respect and support all constituted authorities, as every leader is ordained by God. I wish to appeal to my people in Okobo and Akwa Ibom State at large to continue to support our amiable Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno in his bid to transform the state to a greater heights.

"We all have seen the positive development which our amiable Golden Governor has brought to the state within the space of ten months and there is the need for us all to work towards ensuring that the good work continues across every nook and cranny of our dear State.

"On this occasion of Easter feast, I want to enjoin our Christian brothers and sisters in Okobo Local Government, Akwa Ibom State and the world over to pray for peace and security amidst seemingly intractable insecurity and inflation in Nigeria and continue to demonstrate love, promote peace and show good neighbourliness."

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Happy easter to you all too