Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians on togetherness, unity of country

Etim Ekpimah

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerians to make togetherness and unity of the country the central goal of their nationality.

The governor, who said this as part of his Easter message, implored Christians to continue to live in peace, love and harmony with believers in other faiths, noting that good neighbourliness, selflessness, patience, and love were among the several lessons Jesus taught and demonstrated.

He said: “Today, I wish all Lagosians and Christians across the country and other parts of the world a Happy Easter as we remember the sacrifice and love of Jesus towards mankind.

“As we commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I want Lagosians and Nigerians in general to make togetherness and unity of the country the central goal of our nationality.

“Let us all emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by simply impacting the lives of friends, colleagues, associates, neighbours, and family members, as well as contributing to the growth and development of our dear Lagos State and Nigeria.”

Sanwo-Olu, in an Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile on Sunday, 20 April 2025, urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians, to emulate the virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion of Jesus Christ, which made Him die on the cross for the atonement of our sins and reconciling us with God.

He also implored Christians to continue to live in peace, love and harmony with believers in other faiths, noting that good neighbourliness, selflessness, patience, and love were among the several lessons taught and exemplified by our Lord Jesus Christ.