The Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has enjoined Deltans, particularly,
Christians, to emulate the humility of Jesus Christ, who in spite of his
heavenly endowments, took up the cross in utter obedience to God’s will.
In a goodwill
message to the people of Delta State signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the
Governor, Mr. Ehiedu Aniagwu Charles, Governor
Okowa noted that the society would be a better place if adherents of
Christianity imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice; which is the bedrock of
Christianity.
“Easter is the reason
why we are called Christians. But Christianity places a demand on all of us -a
responsibility to look out for each other and be our brothers’ keepers”, he
said.
Governor Okowa
noted that there is no where the demands of Christianity are required more than
in Delta State with its unique multi-ethnic diversities.
He said that the
ability to blur our lines of differences is the hallmark of love which is
central to the Easter message.
“As a government,
we are equally committed to using the instrumentalities of governance to affect
the lives of Deltans positively. We are aware of the expectations of the people
on us and are determined to match those expectations for the good of all”, the
Governor said.
Governor Okowa
observed that in the last few weeks he has embarked on the inspection of a
number of projects that are on-going across the state and noted that the
inspection is a continuation of efforts at gauging the pulse of the people of
the state.
He said that he was
encouraged by the outcome of those inspections that his administration was on
course to enhancing opportunities for prosperity as promised during his
electioneering campaigns and called on Deltans to use the period of the Easter
celebrations to pray for peace and understanding among the people.
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