Easter celebration: Governor Obaseki admonishes Christians to be selfless

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, gave a charge in a message to mark Good Friday urging Christians across the country to inculcate the virtues of tolerance, love and selflessness as shown by Jesus Christ in commemoration of Good Friday.

The governor said, “As the Christian faithful celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary, I urge everyone to take this opportunity to reflect on the significance of this day, which embodies Christ’s love for mankind, by imbibing the virtues of love, tolerance and selflessness.

“It is only when we are able to tolerate and accommodate others; love one another irrespective of religious, political, ethnic, or ideological differences, and live selflessly as Jesus Christ did by sacrificing his life on the cross, that we will be able to tackle the many challenges facing us as a country and people.”

Obaseki noted, “As we celebrate Good Friday, I urge all to be our brother’s keeper, uphold the spirit of togetherness and remain resolute on our love for God and our nation.”