By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel has charged the people of the state to exemplify in their dealings with each other, the true essence of Easter which bothers on love, sacrifice, hope and spiritual renewal.
Governor Emmanuel who stated this today in a broadcast to the people of the state to mark the Easter celebration, also stressed the need for unity and called on all to join hand together to build a greater Akwa Ibom where milk and honey will flow in abundance.
His words, “Fellow Akwa Ibomites, no man has had a greater effect on mankind than Jesus Christ. His teachings and life inspired our present civilization. His words have inspired billions throughout the checkered history of mankind and set the parameters for ethics and morality.
“Let his life, death and resurrection inspire us to decide that as He died to make us holy, we would live to love each other. Let our chords of brotherhood never be broken and let us never forget that the peace of this state, the development of this state, the progress of this state lie in the unity and love we show to one another.
“With this resolve and aspiration, we would fulfill our promise and give vent to the words of the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Symington, who, impressed with what we have been able to do with the lean resources available to us, declared that Akwa Ibom is the future of Nigeria. Together, we can work and claim the fruits of that assured and glorious future”.
The Governor also urged people of the state to forgive those who trespass against them as a people, and be reminded that the victory of Jesus Christ was obtained at great cost.
He however wish people of the state and indeed the entire Christendom a Happy Easter celebration; and assured that his administration would continue to maximize the available resources in the state to attract more democratic dividends which he was called upon to do.
