{"id":40273,"date":"2021-04-01T18:02:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T18:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/?p=40273"},"modified":"2021-04-01T16:41:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T16:41:53","slug":"easter-2021-buharis-message-to-christians-from-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/easter-2021-buharis-message-to-christians-from-london","title":{"rendered":"Easter 2021: Buhari\u2019s message to Christians from London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message to Christians in the country on the occasion of this year\u2019s Easter celebration.<\/p>\n<p>The message signed by Femi Adesina, the President\u2019s Spokesman, recalled that a year ago, \u201cin most of our major cities, our celebrations were somewhat subdued, as we battled the effect of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe restrictions meant that our brethren could not attend traditional church services as they would have wished. I salute their resilience and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, we are able to congregate and worship together, cautiously.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The statement says that President Buhari acknowledged and appreciated the sacrifices of our doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers, \u201cwho have made the difference in saving lives and ensuring the reduction of the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thank Nigerians who have religiously adhered to various interventions to curb the spread of COVID-19, including regular hand washing; safe distancing, wearing of face masks, and embrace of vaccination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are united in our belief that if we do the right things, make the right decisions and act responsibly, the pandemic, like others before it, will no longer be a threat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The President said the Easter celebration is an opportunity to renew hope and faith, show love and appreciation to one another and not to despair, no matter the challenges of the period.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a government, we will continue to ensure that the weak, the poor and the underprivileged in our midst are not abandoned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have reached out with palliative care even in the midst of dwindling resources; we have tried our best to provide support to families and businesses affected at this time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is the spirit of Easter. The spirit of Faith. The spirit of Belief. The spirit of Hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The President equally commended the nation\u2019s law enforcement and military personnel who continue to confront evil-minded individuals through the darkest of nights to keep us safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am convinced that the new resolve within the security personnel to make sure that insecurity in the country becomes part of our history will come to pass.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should not allow the antics of a few mischief mongers to fragment the unity and faith that the vast majority of citizens of this country cherish and believe in. As I\u2019ve said before, we are better and stronger as one nation under God.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI congratulate our brothers and sisters once again on this occasion and wish everyone a Happy Easter celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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