Easter: Avoid Bloodshed, Cleric Begs Nigerians

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Archbishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians to shun  killings  and embrace peace.

Adegbite gave the advice in his 2025 Easter message to Nigerians.

The message was signed by the NCPC  Head of Media and Public Relations, Mr Celestine Toruka.

It was made available to newsmen in Lagos State

Adegbite condemned  killing of  human beings,  urging peaceful co-existence and religious tolerance.

“We should see one another as fellow humans created by God that should be loved and cared for.

“The Lenten period is a time of sober reflection and fasting and prayer, which culminates in the celebration of Easter  following the triumphant resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

“Easter is a call to sacrificial living. Without Easter, there is no message.

“Let us live peacefully. We need peace to foster development.

“As Christians, we need to pray for a better Nigeria during and after Easter,” he said.

He advised  Christians to celebrate with moderation and show love  to people around them.

“Be good ambassadors of Christ,” he said.

He prayed for  Nigeria’s progress and the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.