Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration to imbibe the lesson of sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the progress of the nation and humanity at large.
Hon. Ukodhiko, who is the member representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, gave the charge in his Easter message on Sunday through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Ajiri-Oghene Oreh.
According to the Isoko federal lawmaker, “today is another opportunity for us, Christians to once again honour the sacrifice and recognize the awesome power made available through Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
“Easter is an annual celebration of the love of Christ for us all, men and women and, children. Yes, Christ sacrificially accepted the responsibility, endured the shame, the punishment and, He died for our sins. His resurrection shows God’s acceptance of the payment of our sins.
“Thus, as Christians, Muslims, and people of different religions in the country, let us soberly reflect on the sacrificial life of Christ, and begin to embrace and consciously live a life of total sacrifice, fervent charity, genuine love and unity.
“We should always be kind and genuinely compassionate to one another, completely forgiving ourselves, just as in Christ God forgave us, for peaceful coexistence and progress in Nigeria and humanity at large.
“This, also is a clarion call on us in the positions of power and authority at all levels to imbibe the virtue of sacrifice as exemplified by Jesus. We must always strive to be selfless, genuine, altruistic and patriotic leaders by sacrificing too, to positively impact the lives of our people we represent and governed.”
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Hon. Ukodhiko said: “there is no better time than now for Nigeria as a nation to unite, and thrive in peace. For us to truly achieve sustainable national development, then it is imperative we all live in peace, work in the spirit of togetherness and promote good neighborliness.
The former Delta Energy Commissioner commended Christians for their abiding faith and hope in God Almighty despite the daunting challenges and extreme hardships being faced in the country presently.
“Let us be encouraged that all will be well with our nation, Nigeria. Ye, let us remain hopeful as the economic hardship and the worsening insecurity being experienced in the country will soon come to an end.”
The Peoples Democratic Party’s federal lawmaker enumerated measures being carried out by him to assuage the sufferings of his people of Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency he represents at the National Assembly.
He listed the provisions of palliatives, payment of monthly stipends to over 400 aged and disabled persons, sponsorship of the education of indigents students, facilitation of employment, empowerment programmes among others with a promise to do more for the people.
“On behalf of my family, political associates and the people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, I heartily felicitate with Christians all over the world as they celebrate the 2024 Easter, wishing them all a happy and peaceful celebration” Hon. Ukodhiko added.
