The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has congratulated the Christian faithful on the occasion of the Easter festival.

Engr. Danladi-Salihu in his congratulatory message to the Christian faithful harped on the need to imbibe the lesson and essence of Easter, ask for forgiveness and renew their commitment to God.

The Speaker also asked the faithful to continue to pray for Nigeria and her leaders for the country to experience sustainable growth and prosperity.

“On this great occasion of Easter, I wish my Christian brothers and sisters compliment of the season and many happy returns”

In a related development, Member representing Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Chairman House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, Hon. (Dr) Abdulganiyu Saka Cook-Olododo felicitates with the Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter celebration.

In a statement issued on his behalf by the Director General of his campaign, Alh. Mashood Ishola Abiola, the lawmaker said “the festivity, which symbolizes the joyful end to the Lenten season of fasting and penitence should serve as a Divine reassurance of a renewed hope for a better Nigeria, notwithstanding the array of surmountable challenges facing us.

“I urge our Christian brothers and sister, in the spirit of festivity, to not only pray for peaceful and prosperous Nigeria, but embrace unity, regardless of our ethnic and religious differences, in the bigger interest of a better nation.

“I congratulate you for witnessing this year’s Easter celebration and pray that the blessings of the moment abides.”