Easter: Yilwatda calls for hope, sacrifice, unity, prayers for Nigeria

Yilwatda

By KEMI KAYODE

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria and urged all citizens to embrace the timeless values of sacrifice, hope, peace, love, and national unity as the country marks the 2026 Easter celebration.

In his Easter message to Nigerians, Professor Yilwatda described Easter as the cornerstone of the Christian faith and a season that powerfully reminds believers of the redemptive sacrifice, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

According to him, Easter is not only a period of celebration for Christians but also a solemn moment of reflection on the deeper lessons of faith, resilience, forgiveness, humility, and hope in the face of adversity.

“Easter teaches us that sacrifice is the pathway to glory, that suffering is never the end of the story, and that with faith in God, hope can rise again even in difficult times,” he stated.

The APC National Chairman noted that the message of Easter remains profoundly relevant to Nigeria’s present realities, calling on citizens to draw inspiration from the resurrection story and remain steadfast in faith and patriotism despite the challenges confronting the nation.

He urged Christians to use the Easter period to recommit themselves to the virtues of righteousness, compassion, unity, prayer, and service to humanity, stressing that the nation needs men and women who will not only profess faith but also live out its values in public and private life.

Professor Yilwatda also expressed deep concern over the security challenges facing parts of the country and commiserated with families and communities affected by acts of violence, banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality.