Date: 2018-04-02

Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Sunday called on Christians to imbibe the spirit of perseverance and endurance as epitomised by Jesus Christ.

Ahmed, in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, urged all Christians to be agents of tolerance.

The governor also felicitated with Christians for the successful completion of lent and the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

He admonished Christians on peaceful coexistence for progress and sustainable development of the country.

He also commended the Christian community in the state for supporting efforts by the state government toward ensuring religious harmony and peaceful coexistence.

The governor enjoined them to be more dedicated and committed to the service of God and humanity.

"Everyone must strive harder in showing love, affection, care and sympathy to all and sundry irrespective of religious and cultural differences", he said.

Ahmed said that his administration would not shirk its responsibility of ensuring equity and justice for all in the state.