The Special Adviser Cross River State Governor’s Office, Mr Edem F.D. Bassey , has urged residents, particularly, Christians to emulate his virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion on the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter
The Governor Aide, in his Easter message issued on Friday and made available to the press, urged the Christian faithful to continue to live in peace and harmony with believers in other faiths, noting that good neighbourliness, selflessness and patience were among the several lessons taught and exemplified by our Lord Jesus Christ.
He implored Cross Riverians, particularly, Christians to use the occasion to seek the face of God for continuous peace in Cross River State.
“I wish all Cross Riverians and Christians across the country and other parts of the world, Happy Easter as we celebrate God’s greatest sacrifice to mankind. Events leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ were epochal in the annals of Christianity and humanity. They remind us of his virtues of sacrifice, love, harmony and peaceful coexistence among humanity.
“As Christians, this period offers us an opportunity to rethink our relationships as individuals, as communities and as a nation.
“The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ typifies love, affection and tolerance. It also marked the end of evil and the beginning of good deeds.
“I want to urge us to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by positively impacting the lives of friends, colleagues, associates, neighbours and family members.
“As we celebrate this year’s Easter, I want to urge Christian faithful in the State to continue to pray for continuous peace in our dear State, Cross River.”
