Easter Monday: FUNAAB VC preaches love, tolerance, harmony
Kolawole Salako, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)’s vice-chancellor, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, tolerance and harmony.
Mr Salako made the call in his Easter Monday goodwill message, signed by Kola Adepoju, the institution’s spokesman.
He charged Nigerians to reflect on the essence and lessons of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ by embracing and living a life of peace and sacrifice.
The vice-chancellor admonished staff and students to shun rancour.
“The triumph of our Lord is widely considered to be God’s plan to save people from sins and wrongdoings. The season is all about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,” the VC stated.
He noted that God “is aware of each and every concern of our hearts,” adding no leader is granted power that is not a part of God’s plan.
“No trial is faced that is not allowed for a reason. We can certainly be comforted by our faith and rely on his words through the scriptures, which assure us that all things are created for the ultimate good of those who love and trust in him,” explained Mr Salako.
The FUNAAB vice-chancellor added, “We also always endeavour never to take for granted the blessing of each opportunity we’re given to oversee the affairs of our great university. We thank each of the strata of staff for their continued support and loyalty to the system.”
He further called on them to “come together to pray to the Lord for lasting peace in our university, Ogun state and Nig
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