The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged the citizenry, especially leaders to emulate the virtue of unity and humility exemplified by Jesus Christ.
Archbishop Okoh gave the advise in a statement made available to the media Sunday in commemoration of Palm Sunday, a day that signifies the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
He noted that the image of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, instead of a war chariot or an exotic means of transportation, and being welcomed by crowds waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the ground, serves as a poignant reminder of humility for Nigerian leaders and the power of peace and collective faith for all citizens.
“Witnessing the unfolding events in our nation, let us heed the call to action embedded in the spirit of Palm Sunday. Let us be beacons of hope and agents of positive change in our communities, extending a hand of friendship to our neighbors, showing kindness to the marginalised, and upholding justice for the oppressed.
“In the midst of our current realities in Nigeria, where we are confronted with a myriad of challenges ranging from social unrest to economic uncertainties and tensions, the essence of Palm Sunday offers us a beacon of light and inspiration,” he said.
