Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Transition Council, Boss Mustapha, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council offers warm greetings to the Christian faithful, as they celebrate Good Friday and Easter, which mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Boss Mustapha in a message urges the Christian faithful to use the period to imitate Jesus Christ, who submitted himself to the will of God by willingly offering himself as a sacrifice to redeem mankind.
The SGF notes that the two great events in the Christian calendar – Good Friday and Easter, symbolize the triumph of good over evil, and prays that the season awakens in Christians, the spirit of dedication to public good and selfless service to the nation.
Boss Mustapha stressed the need for Christians to use the opportunity offered by the Easter season to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice, forgiveness and love for country.
According to him, the period should herald a rebirth and healing of the country, emphasizing the need to use the period to pray for the success of the transition programme and the incoming administration.
FEC wishes the Christian faithful a successful Good Friday and a happy Easter celebration.
