The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has  felicitated  with Christians  on the celebration  of Easter, urging them to emulate  Jesus Christ by making sacrifices  that will advance  the course of development.
In an Easter message, Wike  said that Easter exemplifies the ultimate sacrifice  made by Jesus Christ  to save mankind, noting that as individuals, Christians  must take into consideration  the welfare of others.
He called on the people of Rivers State  to re-dedicate themselves to the service of the state as they reflect on the ideals of Good Friday and Easter celebration.
Wike  assured the good people of Rivers State  that he will continue to  make sacrifices for the state, defend her interests and ensure that the people always enjoy good governance.
He said Easter was a period of fresh beginning, forgiveness, love and friendship, and urged the privileged to reach out to the less privileged as everyone  works to deepen the culture of true Christianity.
While wishing the people of the state a Happy Easter celebration, Wike  assured them of their security before, during and after  the celebrations.
Also speaking, the Rivers State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro. Felix Obuah has urged Christians in the state to use the Easter period to pray for the continuous success of the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike.
Obuah, in his special Easter message, said such prayers would go a long way to engender good governance and uplift the well-being of the people.
According to the PDP chairman, “Easter is an opportunity for Rivers people to cultivate a spirit that defines who we are as Christians”, and urged them to make sacrifices through prayer and fasting, adding that the governor needs their prayers for God’s favours and mercies to meet the socio-economic needs of the people.
He described the Easter celebration as a moment of sacrifice when our Lord Jesus Christ gave Himself as a ransom to redeem man from his sins.
Bro. Obuah stressed that the price for Christ’s death for mankind was immeasurable as the Christian faith was anchored on His death and resurrection.
He charged Christians and people of the state to compliment government’s effort by meeting one another’s needs, adding “There is no better time to do this than this period of economic recession”.
”Our governor, as a human being is also faced with challenges associated with governance. We should support him by doing the needful like carrying out our obligations as good citizens. We should not sabotage his efforts by engaging in acts inimical to his administration” said the PDP chairman.
As Bayesla State, the Governor Seriake Dickson called for greater sacrifice, peace, love and unity among Christians all over the world as they celebrate Easter.
Dickson said that these are virtues and qualities that Christ himself displayed and propagated throughout His life time on earth.
In his Easter message, made public by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Bayelsa State governor noted that, the significance and real meaning of the season would be lost, if Christians allow selfish tendencies, hatred and intolerance to influence their lifestyles and general conduct.
He stated that, the country, and indeed, the world will be a more peaceful place, if Christians and adherents of other religions see themselves as one and the same people, irrespective of their religious, political, cultural and ethnic affinities.
Dickson, who also urged leaders at all levels of government to make sacrifice, as well as work in one accord to turn around the economic fortunes of the country, called on all Nigerians to see the current challenges facing the nation as a collective responsibility.
While wishing Christians a happy Easter celebration, he encouraged them to keep faith with the policies and programmes of the restoration administration in the state, stressing that, better days were ahead, while also urging them to pray fervently for the peace, unity and progress of the state and the nation in general.
Similarly, Governor  Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has called on the people of the state to be united and renew their commitment to moral rejuvenation of the state.
The governor, in his Easter message yesterday in Ilorin, congratulated Christians for a successful completion of lent.
The governor called on Christians to imbibe the lessons of the holy period and allow them reflect on their daily life.
“I urge Christians to remain committed to the service of God and humanity.
“ You should be determined to show affection, care and sympathy to all and sundry as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
“As you came out pure and simple from this spiritual rejuvenation, you are expected to live an exemplary life of Jesus Christ,” the governor said.
Ahmed also called on the people of the state to pray for the success of the current administration in its determination to restore dignity and honour to the country.
He reiterated the determination of his administration to continue to serve the people of the state and fulfill his electoral promises.
Also, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged Nigerians to allow love for the country reign supreme in their lives.
He said Nigerians must ignore those creating divisions and disunity in the country, stressing that “forces of division have nothing to offer other than chaos and negativity.”
The governor, in his Easter message in Sokoto, Saturday, by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Imam Imam, also said that ”love for the country means loving the people of the country without distinction.
“Only by loving our country can we attain lofty heights in development, growth and prosperity.”
While rejoicing with Nigerians, especially of Christian faith for witnessing this year’s easter, Tambuwal urged them to promote peace and harmony at all times.
He pledged to continue promoting unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, and urged the people not to relent in prayers and support for government.