Former President Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Christians and other Nigerians to leverage the lessons of Christ’s resurrection and imbibe the message of hope and victory over the nation’s current challenges.
Jonathan, in his Easter message on Friday, April 18, 2025, enjoined Nigerians to remain positive and draw strength from Christ’s love and sacrificial death for humanity and gift of salvation.
The former president urged Nigerian leaders to be selfless and embrace the virtues of servanthood, sacrifice, and passion for service as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
He stated: “At Easter, we reflect on the power of Christ’s love, the gift of righteousness and the triumph of hope over despair and every challenge in life.
“The death and resurrection of Christ on the Cross awakens us to the boundless love of God towards us; a reminder of the possibilities faith in God offers to us on earth.
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“I urge all citizens to be encouraged by the story of the resurrection of Christ and the lessons of hope and victory that are contained in it.
“Let us be reminded about the purpose of salvation and the essence of mercy and the triumphing power of faith and hope over all circumstances.”
Jonathan further urged Nigerians to remain positive of the possibilities within the nation and draw strength through “hope that we will triumph over challenges we face both as individuals and collectively as a nation.”
Addressing Nigerian leaders, Jonathan stated: “This moment points us to the virtues of servanthood, sacrifice and passion for service. Let us recommit to pursuing peace and justice for all.”
“As a people, let this season renew our faith, strengthen our hope and guarantee us peace.
“Let us continue to imbibe and pursue these virtues and work towards building a nation of peace, unity, and love.”
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