Soludo assured the people of a peaceful and greater Anambra and urged gunmen in the state to drop their weapons and embrace peace.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Anambra State Governor. Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has felicitated with Ndi-Anambra on the occasion of the Easter celebrations.
Governor Soludo who made the remarks in a message made available to our correspondent, by Joe Anatune, Head of Soludo Media Office, said the solemn occasion of Easter calls for a self-introspection, deeper and sober reflection. He remarked that the occasion is symbolic because it marks the suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He also noted it marks exactly a month he assumed office as Governor of Anambra State
“It is therefore of utmost importance for us to inculcate and emulate the noble virtues of our Lord Jesus Christ and the symbolism of His Crucifixion in the redemption of mankind”, he stressed
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The statement further read: “Therefore, on this special Easter celebration, I call on every one of us to imbibe the spirit of this solemn occasion as we rededicate ourselves collectively to the onerous task of building a prosperous, safe and livable homeland for our children, great-grand children and the generations to come”
“Let me again, reassure that our dear state will continue to thrive on the trajectory of growth, peace and development despite the current wave of insecurity which is drastically being addressed.”
“And in this spirit of Easter, I call on those who are still in the bush to surrender their arms and accept the olive branch which has been offered to them”. The statement added
“Let me reiterate that as a people, we will never cede or yield our homeland to criminals. The irrepressible spirit of the good people of Anambra State shall always triumph”
I therefore urge you all to continue to live in peace and harmony as you also extend love to one another on this special occasion”
