Chief Samuel Ogbuku, MD/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has felicitated Nigerian Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration.
He also felicitated Muslim faithful in the country over the ongoing Ramadan fast, urging adherents of both faiths to pray fervently for peace and tranquility in the country.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday, Ogbuku stated that Easter symbolizes hope and renewal, being a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He stressed that Easter is a time when Christians reflect on the sacrifices that Christ made for them and the new life that his resurrection represents.
“The sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity is an enduring lesson for leaders and all Nigerians to yield to selflessness and compassion in our pursuit of a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.
“The Niger Delta region has faced many challenges in recent years, from insecurity and economic instability to communal disputes. However, just as Christ rose from the dead and brought new life to the world, we too, can rise above our challenges.
“This Easter, let us all come together and renew our commitment to building a peaceful Niger Delta.
“Let us embrace the power that gives a new beginning and work together to create a brighter future for ourselves and our children. Let us put aside our differences and focus on transforming our region.
“The current NDDC Board remains firmly committed to driving the development process to ensure sustainable growth and progress. Hence, Niger Deltans should be rest assured that the region will overcome its challenges and emerge stronger,” he stressed.
While thanking stakeholders in the Niger Delta for the peace in the region, he called for more synergy in a bid to actualize the developmental agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for the region.
Ogbuku averred that the NDDC, being the main vehicle for the development of the Niger Delta region, will facilitate the process of charting a new development road map for the region.
He advised Niger Deltans to use this Easter period to reflect on their collective responsibility in fast-tracking the development of Nigeria’s oil-rich region.
According to him, “Let us demonstrate love and kindness towards one another and continue to support the efforts of the government in providing good governance.
“We must strive to imbibe the ennobling values and precepts laid down by Jesus Christ. If we imbibe the virtues of humility, love, compassion, peace and righteousness, our communities and the society will be better for it.
“We must not forget that Peace and Love are precursors to development and progress, as we work for a rejuvenated Niger Delta region.”
