Easter Message: Dogara Urges Leaders to Put Differences Aside

Yakubu Dogara, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called on political leaders to transcend their differences and prioritize unity, justice, and inclusive progress, emphasizing Nigeria's pressing need for cohesion in his Easter message.

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He believes the season serves as a clarion call for leaders who can heal, unite, and take responsibility for rebuilding trust across the country, which is currently grappling with significant social and political turmoil.

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In a personal statement, Dogara, who is also the Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited, extended Easter greetings to Christians in Nigeria and worldwide, encouraging them to reflect on the season's deeper significance.

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He described Easter as the most pivotal event in the Christian calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the foundation of the Christian faith, with timeless lessons that remain acutely relevant today.

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According to Dogara, the essence of Easter is that faith can overcome trials, and love can triumph over strife, making it a season to recommit to compassion, forgiveness, and service.

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The message of Easter, he noted, takes on even greater significance in a world plagued by division, conflict, and uncertainty, serving as a call to action that challenges both leaders and citizens to rise above their differences and work towards peace and prosperity.

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Dogara emphasized that the resurrection of Christ inspires individuals to transcend bitterness, extend fellowship, and collaborate towards achieving peace and prosperity.

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He highlighted the values of sacrifice, redemption, and renewal as crucial to building strong, resilient communities and a stable nation, urging Nigerians to draw inspiration from the Easter season to promote justice, brotherhood, and inclusive development.

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Dogara wished Christians a joyful Easter celebration and prayed that the period would inspire believers to embody hope, guided by the principles of love and service in their daily lives.