Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has said the forces of darkness cannot triumph over God’s plans and for the country.
El-Rufai, in his Easter message to Kaduna people and Christians, said: “Let us make the occasion set by Jesus Christ, the pain, the sacrifice, the triumph and the message of hope echo with timeless resonance.

“We congratulate the Christian faithful on the completion of Lent and the great feast of Easter. As people of faith, let us continue to practice, in our daily lives, the lessons of sacrifice, care for the poor, deep spiritual reflection and love for humankind, irrespective of tribe or religion, observed during the fasting.”

According to him, Easter symbolises the triumph of hope over despair and an affirmation that darkness cannot trump the plans and wishes of God.

“Let us uphold each other in our common humanity and pray for peace in our land. Let us do our best to promote harmony in our communities and reject strife in our land. Let hope never depart from our hearts.

“I call on everyone, who calls Kaduna State home, to work together to uphold our state, its hardworking people and their accomplishments from those who seek to menace and destroy,” he added.