President of the Christian Association of Nigeria,
Ayo Oritsejafor, has called on Nigerians to
embrace peace, love and forgiveness for one
another.
He also prayed for peace for the incoming
administration of General Muhammadu Buhari
(retd.) “with optimism that Nigeria will witness
peace and progress under his administration.”
The CAN President said, “Dear brothers and
sisters, Christ died and rose once for all and for
everyone; but the power of the resurrection, this
passover from slavery to evil, to the freedom of
goodness, must be accomplished in every age
and in our nation.
According to him, the need for peace that
President Goodluck Jonathan demonstrated by
conceding defeat to Buhari in the recently held
presidential elections should be the point of
reference for all our political leaders in the
coming governorship and state assemblies
elections.
“Peace for Nigeria is what I bring to you in this
Easter celebration; may unity and stability be
restored permanently in Nigeria. I also pray for
peace for the incoming administration led by
retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari with
optimism that Nigeria will witness peace and
progress under his administration,
“May the risen Lord, the conqueror of sin and
death, be a support to you all, especially to the
weakest and neediest. Thank you for your
support to our leaders and on behalf of my
family I wish you a wonderful Easter
celebrations,” Oritsejafor said.
Meanwhile, the CAN Lagos State Chairman,
Alexander Bamgbola, has congratulated
Christians on the Easter celebration. He said the
season was a time for liberation and freedom for
mankind.
In a statement on Thursday, Bamgbola, who
used the opportunity to congratulate the
President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari,
said it was time for Nigerians to come together
and work for the progress of the country.
While noting that the prevalent peace in the land
is an act of God, he said, “Nigerians have every
cause to thank God. He made it possible for us
to have a peaceful election devoid of rancour
and war. The atmosphere in the country has
been peaceful. God has been good.”
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