The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged Christians and Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the resurrection to rise above the present challenges facing the country.
This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen and signed by his special adviser on media and public affairs, on Friday.
He felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Easter, which signifies the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The statement urged Christians and Nigerians in general to imbibe the lessons of the resurrection as living evidence that every challenge, including even death, can be overcome through dogged determination and abiding faith in God.
He also noted that this should serve as a springboard to rise above the challenges they are currently faced with.
“As we remember the cruxification, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we should draw a lesson from his resurrection and rise above the challenges we currently face in this country.
“Even in recession, which the present administration is working hard to exit, there are many business opportunities for providing services and goods that will increase our gross domestic product, improve our economy and empower more of our citizens.
“We must put on our thinking caps, ginger our acclaimed spirit of innovation, rise above our challenges and get our country working.
“On our part, the House of Representatives will continue to collaborate with the executive by providing legislative backing to policies and programmes aimed at improving the living standard of Nigerians,” the Speaker promised,the statement concluded.