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From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for tolerance and unity among different faiths especially as political activities kick off in the country.
Zulum made the call in his Easter Message issued yesterday in Maiduguri by his spokesman, Mal Dauda Iliya, saying the Easter celebration which started last Friday and ran through Monday, underscores the essence of sacrifice, unity and love among Christians and other faiths especially in Borno State.
“It is heartening to observe the level of religious harmony between Christians and Muslims in the state. I urge all residents to sustain this spirit as we continue to take deliberate steps towards achieving lasting peace,” he said.
He urged the people to exercise restraint in their religious disposition to one another, reiterating the importance of unity particularly in the current political climate.
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“I want to remind us that Borno belongs to all of us. We must shun divisive tendencies, especially during this political period. We have embarked on a collective journey of recovery, and we must not allow enemies of peace to derail our progress,” he stressed.
While felicitating with Christians, Zulum described Easter as a sacred period that embodies sacrifice, forgiveness and love.
“As Christians across the world celebrate this year’s Easter which commenced on Friday, I warmly felicitate with my Christian brothers and sisters in Borno State and beyond,” he said.
He recalled that his administration has scaled up delivery of palliatives to 300,000 families to cushion the impact of the current economic hardship on the people. He assured of more support to the vulnerable population and needy in the state.
