By: John Bassey.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has felicitated with the Christian faithful on the occasion of 2025 Easter.
In a message to the Christian community in the state on Sunday, the governor described the season as a period of sober reflection.
It could be recalled that Easter was formalized as a celebratory day in 325 AD when the Council of Nicaea set guidelines determining the date of Easter and based it on the lunar calendar.
Easter also marks the last day of Lent, which is a period of fasting and moderation celebrated by Catholics and some protestant denominations. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.
Gov. Idris urged the Christians to use the period to pray for peace, unity, progress, and development of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
He advised them faithful to borrow a leave from the virtues of Jesus Christ of tolerance, patience, love, and understanding towards building a virile society.
The governor reminded the Christ followers that Easter remained a season of sacrifice, renewal, hope, and joy, hence the need to extend and preach peace, love, and unity amongst the people.
Idris said in the face of challenges confronting not only Kebbi but Nigeria and beyond, “Easter reminds us that darkness is temporary, and light will ultimately prevail, renewing our collective spirit of resilience.”
