Christians in Nigeria yesterday joined their counterparts across the globe to mark Good Friday – a prelude to the Easter celebration – amid the high cost of living and security challenges in the country
Good Friday is a remembrance of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In cities across the country, some churches are expected to hold services.
Processions tagged the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ would also take place.
On Sunday services will be held in Christendom churches to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ who according to the Bible was resurrected on the third day
Earlier on Friday, top government dignitaries including President Bola Tinubu, governors, and others, felicitated the Christian faithful on the occasion.
In his Easter message, Tinubu called on Nigerians to be compassionate to one another and work in unity. He called on Christians to imbibe the virtues of love, and sacrifice associated with the season.
President Tinubu said that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity is an emphatic lesson for leaders and all Nigerians to yield to selflessness and compassion, and be steadfast in the pursuit of a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.
This year’s Easter festivities come amid a biting economy shaped by the rising cost of living, plummeting value of the nation’s currency, and worsening security challenges.
