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President asks Nigerians to support his administration

The President made the call in his Easter message made available to journalists on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari made this known in his Easter message made available to journalists on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

According to Punch, the President said he is committed to bringing an end to the Boko Haram menace in the North-East.

He also called on Nigerians to live in peace, adding that there will be no meaningful progress without it.

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Buhari also promised to end the unrest in the oil rich region of Niger-Delta.

According to him, “I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters on the celebration of this year’s Easter.I rejoice with you on this historic occasion signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over condemnation, and hope over despair.

“The commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an event which reunited man with his Creator.

“The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith, sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ.

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“As we celebrate yet another Easter, I urge all Nigerians to live peacefully with one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful place to reside.”

Meanwhile, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has called on Nigerians to offer prayers for President Buhari.

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