Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on Christians in the state to imbibe the qualities of Jesus Christ as they celebrate Easter.
The governor said as the coronavirus continue to ravage some parts of the country including Bauchi State, Christians also need to maintain social distancing during the celebrations in order to curb the spread of the virus.
In a statement circulated to newsmen in Bauchi by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Muktari Gidado, Governor Bala said “Easter is observed by Christians to show solidarity and sympathy to Jesus Christ who paid the supreme price in order to save the lives of his disciples and followers to commemorate his resurrection from death.
“Jesus Christ gave sermons to his followers on peace, honesty, love for one another and above all, the fear of God.
“Therefore, I enjoin you all to imbibe these qualities and put them into practice, irrespective of your denominational inclination,” Governor Bala said.
The governor also assured Christains that his administration is committed to maintain peace and order, adding “the present administration has taken all proactive measures to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people of the state.”
Governor Bala urged people to eschew ethnic, religious or political differences and live in peace and harmony with one another.
He said continued prayers will help the administration to surmount the evolving challenges of COVID-19.
