By Nathaniel Zacchaeus, Abuja
The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum has rejoiced with all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration
They also commended President Bola Tinubu and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio for their efforts at galvanizing the nation’s economy for national development.
The forum, in a goodwill message jointly signed by the Chairman, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, and the Publicity Secretary, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, yesterday, explained that Easter remains a time of reflection, renewal, and rejoicing.
The Southern senators said, “In the spirit of this joyous occasion, let us embrace the values of unity, compassion, sacrifice, and solidarity.
“Let us reach out to our fellow citizens with kindness, understanding, and empathy, especially during these challenging times, while we await the gains of the government’s bold reforms and initiatives.
“Let us renew our patriotism and our commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous, and more united Nigeria.
“May this Easter bring us all abundant blessings, peace, and happiness. May it inspire us to strive for excellence and to foster harmony in our communities,” the forum said.
The senators commended the courage of Tinubu and also the leadership of the National Assembly, led by Akpabio, for their efforts in national development.
Part of their statement read, “The Southern Senators Forum, commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, for their unwavering dedication and leadership in advancing our nation’s development agenda.
“The collaborative efforts between the executive and the legislature and their visionary initiatives had significantly contributed to the progress and prosperity of our country. We wish all Nigerians a blessed and joy-filled Easter celebration,” the statement added.
*NILDS DG calls for accountability, transparency
Meanwhile, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, has admonished Nigerians to embrace the values of accountability and transparency.
He said doing so would lead to good governance and genuine development in Nigeria at all levels.
Sulaiman gave the admonition in his Easter message to Nigerians, yesterday.
He said the key concepts of accountability and transparency will make democracy thrive further in the country and the aspirations of Nigerians realised.
He posited that the Easter celebration should be used to foster unity, inclusivity, dialogue, and cooperation across all sectors of society.
The NILDS DG said, “We are reminded of the importance of unity and collaboration at this season.
“As we work towards our common goal of promoting democratic ideals and effective governance, let us harness the spirit of Easter to foster inclusivity, dialogue, and cooperation across all sectors of society.
“In this season of hope and possibility, let us recommit ourselves to the values of accountability, transparency, and service to humanity.
“Together, let us build a Nigeria where the principles of democracy thrive and the aspirations of our citizens are realized”, he said.
He added that Easter serves as a time of reflection, renewal, and hope being a celebration that reminds us of the power of resilience, faith, and transformation.
“At NILDS, we find resonance between the essence of the event and our mandate of fostering legislative excellence, democratic governance, and sustainable development.
“Just as the period represents a time of rebirth and renewal, the Institute is committed to continuously revitalizing our efforts towards advancing legislative research, capacity building, and policy advocacy.
“Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to empower lawmakers, policymakers, and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of governance and contribute meaningfully to national development,” he stressed.
