The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has enjoined people of the state not to waver in their hopes for a better days ahead in the face of prevailing challenges, describing Easter as a momentum reminder that tribulation is a temporary condition that will give way for everlasting relief.
Governor Adeleke who recognised the spiritual bearing of Easter, particularly the power of hope and the promise of new possibilities for humanity, congratulated Christians in the state and beyond for the festive period, which is the very foundation of their faith.
The Governor underscores the message of sacrifice that the story of Easter conveyed as a challenge we must all accept in the shared hope for a better tomorrow, calling for a renewed commitment to work for enduring unity, sustained peace and a society that meets the aspirations of all.
“For Christians, Easter is a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the redemption it offers to humanity. In a rare display of love for mankind, Jesus Christ willingly endured excruciating pain, humiliation, and surrendered his life on the cross to wash away the sins of mankind and give hope to eternal life,” Governor Adeleke noted in his message.
“While this moment call for celebration, it is also a time of sober reflection on the spiritual significance of the season and to also remind ourselves that light will always prevail over darkness.”
Governor Adeleke reiterates his administration’s commitment to reliving hopes of the people with service deliveries that touches on their needs, saying that “we will never waver in improving the situation of the people, upholding their rights to impactful governance, and making resources count for their benefits.”
He asked Christians faithfuls to use the occasion to seek the face of God Almighty for the continued progress of Osun state, noting that “our administration remain a beacon of progress, hope and sustainable development for the entire state and we are very confident of meeting not just the aspirations of our people presently, but also those of the future.”
“Just as this season birthed the dawn of new possibilities, I assure the people of Osun state of my unfailing commitment to meet their hopes with deserved service delivery, fixing past disappointments with convincing zeal for a better turnaround. No amount of attempt to distract us will succeed as we won’t rest until a better Osun is achieved.”
