Leading Oyo State House of Assembly hopeful in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibadan South West Constituency II, Olayinka Faniyi, has urged the Christians to put their trust in Jesus Christ who has paid the ultimate price for the salvation of mankind, in spite of the difficult times the country is facing.
Faniyi, in a statement to rejoice with Christians at Easter, said although the time is tough and difficult, there is still reassuring grace that the country will come out stronger from the current challenges.
“Ordinarily, it may seem difficult to say Happy Easter Celebration at a season where life seems static and people are without foods as well as basic amenities of life.
“Living seems difficult and tough. But amidst this, there is still reassuring grace that we are all going to come out stronger.
“Our Lord Jesus paid the ultimate price for our salvation and emergence from the darkness of this world to his very marvellous light. And this is the assurance of our hope and that is what we should celebrate for without God we can by ourselves do nothing. As it is written: by strength shall no man prevail,” the statement reads.
She prayed that the resurrection power of Christ will quicken the mortal bodies of his people into perfect health and shield Nigerians.
“I wish to stand on this foundation laid by our Lord God Almighty to wish you – my very good people, friends, colleagues, religious leaders, political mentors, kinsmen and family an amazing Easter celebration.”
Faniyi expressed high hope that government at all levels have learnt obvious lessons from the current situation and will assess value needs in giving adequate attention to matters of high ranking priority especially in the welfare of the people, security of life and property and education of the people.
She assured the people that she will contribute her quota in repositioning government and governance process for the mutual growth and development of the Oyo people if elected in the forthcoming election.
