Senator representing Nasarawa south senatorial zone Dr. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has felicitated with Nasarawa citizens particularly Christians as they celebrate Easter.
In a statement made available to journalists in Lafia on Saturday, he urged Christians to use the festive occasion to pray for unity,peace and prosperity of the state and the country at large.
Al-Makura who called for divine intervention on the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, advised all citizens to learn from the pain, joy and love which characterize the period of lent and the Easter celebration.
He called on the citizens to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ which emphasises tolerance, patience, brotherly kindness, care for the needy and love for one another.
According to him ” The lesson of Jesus death and resurrection as explained in the Holy Bible, is a demonstration of love and selflessness and as beneficiary of his undying love ,we most extend same to our fellow humans”.
Dr. Al-Makura pointed that “We need to be passionate and always make meaningful contributions towards positive development and progress of our dear state and the country at large” said.
Al-Makura who is the immediate past governor of Nasarawa state equally appealed to all communities in the state to be sober at this moment of temptation and collectively pray against Coronavirus.
