Easter Celebration: DSS urges citizens to eschew bitterness, disloyalty

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday felicitated with the Christian faithful on the celebration of Easter and urged citizens to eschew bitterness, disloyalty, fake news, hate speech, and violence.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Service, Dr. Peter Afunanya, Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications.

According to the statement, the Service reminded citizens to use the event, which illustrates sacrifice and forgiveness, to refocus their love for one another, the nation, and humanity at large.

It urged citizens to adopt self-control, discipline, and compassion in their dealings and conduct, and to eschew bitterness, disloyalty, fake news, hate speech, and violence.

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The statement added that celebrants were advised to refrain from behaviors such as illicit drug use, excessive alcohol consumption, and to reject all forms of bigotry and other social vices during the ceremony.

It implored all to renew their commitment to the peace and unity of Nigeria and work towards inclusiveness.

“Consequently, everyone is urged to be vigilant and report attempts to breach security to relevant law enforcement agencies. The DSS website www.dss.gov.ng; email address dsspr@dss.gov.ng; and telephone lines +234915 339 1309, +234 908 837 3514 remain relevant for public guidance.”