As the nation joins the rest of the world to mark Easter, Senate President, David Mark, has urged Nigerians to make the interest of the nation a priority in all their endeavors regardless of varied religious or political inclinations.
The Senate President, in an Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh on Saturday, noted the chequered socio-economic and political challenges facing the nation and opined that ” with collective will and cooperation of all, we can surmount our difficulties”.
He maintained that “which ever side of the religion or political divides we may find ourselves, what must be paramount is the interest of our country. What makes for the good of all; welfare and security of our citizens must of a necessity be our vision and purpose”.
While calling for renewed faith and commitment to the ideals of nationhood, Mark noted that Nigerians should continue to demonstrate resilience and perseverance as always in order to reach the promised land.
He specifically advised citizens to maintain peace and order especially during this period of transition in the overall interest of the nation.
He expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of citizens during the Presidential and National Assembly elections, saying ” such conduct, which has won us the accolades of the international community, must be sustained during the remaining process”.
Senator Mark praised the Christian community for their prayers and fasting during the Lenten season and urged them to sustain the tempo for the continued peace and unity of the nation.
He reminded Christian faithful of the need to remain steadfast and always promote religious harmony between and among various groups as the needed panacea for peace and unity of the country.
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