WAIVE'S EASTER MESSAGE

Rt Rev (HON) FRANCIS EJIROGHENE WAIVE (MHR) SAYS COVID 19 WILL SOON BE OVER
AS CHRISTIANS ALL OVER THE WORLD CELEBRATE EASTER.

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The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives Honourable Francis Ejiroghene says the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day is one joy that brings satisfaction to all God’s children in this Easter season.

Honourable Waive stated this via is verified social media while commenting on the Easter celebration.

He expressed optimism that the current siege on the socio-economic condition of Nigerians occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic will soon be over.

"We should not to allow our morale to be dampened but rather we should use this year’s Easter celebration as an opportunity to increase family bonding, intercession and practical demonstration of love to neighbourrs" he said.

The Federal Lawmaker added that the absence of large gathering for worship and celebrations must not take away the true essence of Easter which is the good news that Jesus Christ is alive

He pointed out that the low key celebration of this year’s Easter season occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is like the mood of the people of Samaria during a siege recorded in 2nd Kings Chapters 6 and 7.

Honourable Waive who is also a clergy maintained that just like the people of Samaria who appeared helpless in those years obtained help from the Almighty God and overcame the siege, so will Nigeria also overcome its present challenges by the help of God and move into its season of greater joy in due course.

Let us rejoice in the unchangeable fact that Jesus Christ whose resurrection is being celebrated has promised in His word that He will never leave nor forsake those who trust in Him.

He prayed that God heals everyone currently infected with the coronavirus and protect all caregivers and front line workers currently working to stop the spread of the COVID-19.

The Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Parliamentarian however appeal to relevant organs of government for a more sustainable economic and medical intervention.