The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria, calling on citizens to embrace the enduring values of sacrifice, hope, peace, love, and national unity as the country marks the 2026 Easter celebration.
In his Easter message released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described Easter as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, symbolising the redemptive sacrifice, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He noted that the season offers both celebration and deep reflection on faith, resilience, forgiveness, humility, and hope in the face of adversity.
“Easter teaches us that sacrifice is the pathway to glory, that suffering is never the end of the story, and that with faith in God, hope can rise again even in difficult times,” he stated.
The APC Chairman noted that the message of Easter remains highly relevant to Nigeria’s present realities, urging citizens to draw inspiration from the resurrection story and remain steadfast in faith and patriotism despite the nation’s challenges.
He called on Christians to use the period to recommit themselves to righteousness, compassion, unity, prayer, and service to humanity, stressing the need for individuals who not only profess faith but also live by its values in both public and private life.
Yilwatda also expressed concern over the security challenges facing parts of the country and commiserated with families affected by violence, banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping.
He described the losses suffered by many Nigerians as a source of collective grief and called for greater solidarity, vigilance, and cooperation to restore peace and security nationwide.
“At a time like this, we must not allow fear, division, or despair to define us. Rather, we must stand together in unity and resolve, trusting God and supporting all lawful efforts aimed at restoring peace, order, and safety in our communities,” he said.
The APC National Chairman acknowledged the efforts of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in addressing insecurity and stabilising the country, noting ongoing reforms and strategic interventions aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture.
He further urged collaboration among all levels of government, security agencies, community leaders, and citizens to ensure that peace, justice, and security prevail across the federation.
Yilwatda also encouraged Nigerians to use the Easter season to pray for the nation, its leaders, and security personnel, expressing confidence that Nigeria will overcome its present challenges through faith, responsible leadership, and unity.
He concluded by wishing Christians a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling Easter and urged all Nigerians to remain hopeful, law-abiding, and committed to building a secure, united, and prosperous nation.
