Governor Nasir El-Rufai has advised Nigerians to continue to practise the lessons of sacrifice, care for the poor, deep spiritual reflection, and love for all humankind, irrespective of tribe or religion, as observed during the period of Lent.

The governor gave the advice in his Easter message on Sunday in Kaduna.

Mr El-Rufai, who described Nigerians as people of faith, counselled that citizens should not let hope depart from their hearts.

“Let us uphold each other in our common humanity and pray for peace in our land. Let us do our best to promote harmony in our communities and reject strife in our land,” stated the Kaduna governor.

He congratulated the Christian faithful in Kaduna on completing the Lent and the great feast of Easter.

“This festival of triumph follows the Holy season of Lent, during which the Christian community engaged in fasting, prayers, and works of charity,’’ he added.

Mr El-Rufai also pointed out that Easter symbolises the triumph of hope over despair and an affirmation that darkness cannot trump the plans and wishes of God.

“Jesus Christ set an example of sacrifice that has moved men and women through the ages. As we celebrate the triumph of Christ, let us embrace all the lessons of Easter, never losing faith in the will of Almighty God and the triumph of good over evil,’’ he stressed.

The governor urged Kaduna residents ‘’to work together to uphold our state, its hard-working people, and their accomplishments from those who seek to destroy.”

(NAN)