Nigeria, April 20 -- Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has encouraged Christians to hold firmly to the enduring principles of peace and compassion as taught by Jesus Christ, saying these virtues have the power to transform lives and foster national development.

In his Easter message, conveyed in a statement by Mr. Ohiare Machael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, Bello extended warm greetings to Christians across Kogi State and the nation, urging them to draw inspiration from the core themes of Easter-love, sacrifice, peace, and unity.

"I today, congratulate the Christian faithful on the completion of the 40-day lenten period. Your prayers, during the period and beyond, will aid the continued actualisation of the...