By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka
Abuja
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the insecurity being witnessed in the country will become a thing of the past in no distant time. Akpabio made this statement in an Easter message delivered at the Ikot Ekpene Field Major Convention of The Apostolic Church in Akwa Ibom State.
Akpabio expressed condolences to families who have lost loved ones to insecurity, including brave men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending the nation. He acknowledged the pain and grief being experienced by many families, saying “your pain is shared by the entire nation. We mourn with you, pray for you, and honour the memory of those whose lives have been cut short.”
The Senate President, however, expressed optimism that the Easter season would usher in peace and security for the nation. He drew parallels between the resurrection of Christ and Nigeria’s triumph over insecurity, saying “just as the resurrection revealed the complete triumph of Christ, I firmly believe that soon Nigeria’s story will also reach its full and victorious conclusion: ‘Nigeria defeats insecurity, evil and fear.”
Akpabio urged Nigerians to reject hatred and division and embrace unity, compassion, and solidarity, saying “let us renew our faith in God and in the future of our country.” He emphasized that darkness never has the final word and that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
In his homily, the Field Superintendent of the Apostolic Church, Apostle (Dr) E. O. Akpan, said the current insecurity confronting the nation would give way to an era of peace and development through the prayers of the church.
Akpabio’s assurance comes as Nigerians continue to grapple with the challenges of insecurity, and his message of hope and unity is seen as a call to action for citizens to come together to address the nation’s problems.
