Congratulates faithful in Odigbo on Easter celebration
Ondo State House of Assembly whip, Ifabiyi Samuel Olatunji, has felicitated with Christians in Odigbo Local Government Area and other citizens in the state for witnessing this year’s Easter.
Ifabiyi urged the people of the state to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice made by Jesus Christ to make the salvation of man possible, describing the season as 'sacred moment for all believers of Christ'.
According to his Easter message signed by his spokesman, the chairman house committee on information said the risen Jesus Christ gave hope to mankind that all challenges shall be overcome.
The lawmaker explained that the period of Easter calls for sober reflection on God’s love for man and how such can reflect on man’s relationship with fellow human beings to make the world a better place to live in.
Ifabiyi also congratulated Christians on the successful conclusion of the 40-day Lent which is the climax of the Easter season.
Speaking on the significant of Easter celebration, the lawmaker described the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as a defining moment of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind.
“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the defining moment of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind. It has restored hope to mankind and it has given man a fresh beginning with God,” he said.
The lawmaker also urged Christians not to allow the lessons of sacrifice, humility, piety and submission to the will of the Almighty God learnt during the Lenten season to go in vain.
Ifabiyi called on Christians and adherents of other faiths to always pray for peace, progress, development and prosperity of Ekiti State and Nigeria.
He specifically urged them not to relent in their prayers for the success of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in his avowed commitment to launching Ondo on the path of sustainable development.
He also enjoined the people of the state irrespective of their religious affiliations to live together in peace and harmony as they were all created by God to fulfill His purpose.
In his remarks, Ifabiyi, therefore, commended the clergy and the entire body of Christ for their relentless prayers which has sustained Ondo State and Nigeria expressing optimism that better days are ahead.
Sam Mercy Ajide
Press Secretary
For: Office of the Honourable Member
Odigbo Constituency 1
@ODHA
April 5,2026.
Photo credit: Agboola OLANIPEKUN
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