Easter, according to President Muhammadu Buhari, “reminds us that God can turn an unpleasant situation around for good.”
He said this in an Easter message to Nigerians that he personally signed on Friday, adding that the triumph of light over darkness is at the heart of Easter.
“I join Christians in Nigeria and around the world in celebrating Easter, which commemorates Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, heralding his victory over death,” said the President.
“It is a season that reminds us that the Almighty can turn a bad situation around for the better.”
“Recognizing that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future, I implore everyone to participate.”
Nigerians should remain optimistic and believe in our country for better times ahead.”
He praised Nigerians for their faith in the electoral process, which produced the next set of federal and state leaders.
He did, however, mention disgruntled sections of the electorate, urging them to let justice prevail in the courts.
“While I congratulate those who have been elected, I recognize that those who are dissatisfied with the outcome have the right to seek redress.”
“I expect them to be patient and let our legal system do its work,” Buhari said.
He described serving as President as a rare privilege since Nigerians gave him the first mandate in 2015 and renewed it in 2019.
He noted that his regime’s successes in security, economy, infrastructure, new oil frontier basins, landmark legal reforms as well as food sufficiency, among others, were possible because of the support of Nigerians who enabled him to honour his vows to keep the country united, prosperous and secure.
“As we celebrate this season with our families, neighbours and communities, let us do so in love, compassion, kindness, resilience and forgiveness,” he said.