Easter: Pray for Nigeria, Buhari - FCT minister urges Christians
- FCT minister Muhammad Bello has urged residents of the territory to pray for the nation and President Muhammadu Buhari for the well-being, peace and prosperity of Nigeria
- He tasked the residents of the Federal Capital Territory to be security conscious
- Bello says security is everybody’s business
Muhammad Musa Bello, minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has urged residents of the territory to pray for the nation and President Muhammadu Buhari for the well-being, peace and prosperity of Nigeria as a country.
Bello’s appeal comes as Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Easter, which marks the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
While congratulating residents of the Federal Capital Territory as they celebrate Easter, Bello said that as Nigerians, we must live together and continue to be our brothers’ keepers, irrespective of our religious belief, Vanguard reports.
He assured that the FCT Administration in collaboration with the Security Agencies was more than ever determined to protect the lives and property of all residents of the Territory.
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However, he tasked the residents of the Federal Capital Territory to be security conscious, and also solicited for their cooperation and understanding to always report any suspicious movement to the law enforcement agents.
According to him, security is everybody’s business.
The minister urged the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, particularly Christians, to use the Easter occasion for sober reflection as well as emulating the exemplary life of Jesus Christ.
He said that Christ has demonstrated his love for humanity by sacrificing his live for the sins of others.
In a statement signed yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Sule, the Minister expressed gratitude to God for the privilege and mercy He has granted us to join Christians in the other parts of the World to commemorate this auspicious day in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.
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Bello said: “I wish to further urge the residents to resolve in our commitment to make selfless service to the growth and development of the Federal Capital Territory and the nation at large.
“I urge residents to continue to supplicate to God for the wellbeing, peace and prosperity of our dear country as well as its leadership, President Muhammadu Buhari.”
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Source: Legit.ng
