Wike, Banigo Felicitate With Christians At Easter

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 would advance the course of peace and 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 celebrations.
The governor assured the good people of Rivers State that he would 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.
The governor 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 Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, reiterated that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was the greatest thing that has happened to humanity.
The deputy governor stated this in a goodwill message in Government House, Port Harcourt, last Saturday, to felicitate with Rivers people as they commemorate this year’s Easter.
According to Banigo, “the devil came to steal, to kill and to destroy mankind but Our Lord Jesus Christ, came to give us life in abundance”, adding that Easter celebration epitomizes the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the Cross of Calvary, to reconcile man to God, after the fall of man at the Garden of Eden.
She urged those who were yet to heed the alter call not to delay any further, because the rapture would soon take place, stressing that accepting Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Personal Saviour remains the best decision anyone could ever make in life.
Banigo wished the first family and the good people of Rivers State a Happy Easter celebration, while assuring them that the governor would not relent in his resolve to positively transform the state.