From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has urged Nigerian leaders to reflect on the sacrifices and lessons of Easter celebration and use the opportunity to redress the inherent injustice in order to bring peace and unity in the land.
Governor Ortom said the challenges of an unfavourable economy, insecurity and growing dissent among the various ethnic nationalities in the country can be reversed if justice, equity and fairness becomes the hallmark of leadership in the country.
The Governor who stated this in his Easter message to Nigerians said that deliberate efforts should be made to give every part of the country a sense of belonging.
He however cautioned against the resort to violence by some aggrieved persons in the bid to redress perceived injuries or injustices saying “no matter the anger in a man’s mind, seeking for justice must be done within the ambit of the law.”
Governor Ortom noted that the myriad of challenges confronting Nigeria today calls for a collective and aggressive approach to tackle adding “this is not the time for blame game or bulk passing but a time to proffer solution.”
He specifically, tasked the clergy to preach the message of peace and hope in order to arrest the growing despondency amongst the populace.
The Governor expressed optimism that “should we all resolve to do the right thing, the nation would recover from the insecurity challenges and economic malaise in no distant time.”
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, Ortom, while wishing Nigerians a happy celebration, reminded them not to lose the essence of Easter which signifies the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, forgiveness and the redemption of mankind therein.