Easter: Pray for Benue, forgive each other – Gov Alia urges Christians

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has urged Christians to accentuate prayers for Benue individuals as they rejoice one of many saddest Easter ever of their historical past.

That is contained in his Easter Message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula on Sunday in Makurdi.

Recall reviews that suspected herders on Good Friday, attacked and killed over 56 individuals in Emblem and Ukum Native Authorities Areas of the State.

Alia solicited for prayers, love for each other, forgiveness, sacrifice and reconciliation, saying they’re the virtues Christ bequeathed to mankind because of his loss of life, burial and resurrection.

He regretted that this 12 months’s Easter was being marked at a time when the state got here beneath a number of assaults, however assured that each one can be effectively soonest.

The governor stated his administration was doing every little thing inside its energy to collaborate with safety businesses, to make sure the protection of all Benue individuals.

He known as for collaboration amongst the individuals of the state to defeat the forces of evil, who’re bent on inflicting ache and agony on the harmless individuals of the state and throughout the nation.

Alia stated Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection demonstrated selflessness, liberating humanity from chaos and condemnation, and nurturing hope and optimism for a lifetime of advantage on earth and eternity.

He prayed for God’s grace and blessings over the individuals of the state, throughout and after the interval of the Easter celebration.