The Majority leader of Ondo state House of Assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, has urged Christian faithfuls to emulate Jesus Christ by imbibing the act of sacrifice, love and peaceful coexistence.
The statement signed by the lawmaker fully read:
“On behalf of the Executive Members, Legislative Arm, members, Staff and good people of Owo Local Government, I join my counterparts across the world to celebrate and wish all Christian faithful, residents of Ondo state and Nigerians a Happy Easter celebration.
“I call on Nigerians to collectively imbibe the spirit of love, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence. It is only when such virtues exist that the nation can make meaningful progress.
“This season calls to mind the selflessness, love, and tolerance which were the hallmark of Jesus Christ during His earthly life. it is a season when we should pause and reflect on our individual and collective roles towards promoting and sustaining that foundation of love, peace and harmony in our society.
“Therefore, we must see this period as a time that affords us to think about how we can help steer our constituency, state and nation back on the road to prosperity by working in the spirit of togetherness.
“I urge us all to continue to live peacefully and do our bits to make Owo lga, Ondo State and Nigeria a better place for us all to live.
“I also enjoin us to continue to pray for God’s interventions in the state of affairs of our dear nation.
“The challenges are daunting but not insurmountable if we earnestly cry out to God.
“I pray that the blessings of Easter will continue to abide with you this season and beyond. (Amen)
“Happy Easter Celebrations once again, my dearest Constituents.”