The Hon. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs,Senator Dr. George Akume,fnim,KSJI has rejoiced with the good people of Benue State,Nigerians and the Christian community worldwide on the occasion of the year 2020 Easter to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ after His persecutions and death for the sake of humanity.

The Hon. Minister noted that,though the 2020 Easter is shrouded in the coincidence of the dreaded COVID 19 global scourge,he enjoined all Christian faithful to rededicate their faith in the teachings and beliefs of Christ, with all assurances that God will not let His people down in the hands of COVID 19. The Hon. prayed for God’s intervention and immediate solution to the COVID 19 pandemic which poses a great threat to global human existence.

Senator George Akume further urged all Christians to reflect on their daily lives and the need to imbibe the Godly virtues of forgiveness,love,kindness and tolerance among one another during and after the Easter period.

The Hon. Minister commended President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR and the International Community in their individual and collaborative efforts towards fighting and finding a permanent solution to COVID 19.

He urged Nigerian citizens to observe the rules guarding against the spread of the COVID 19 as provided by the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC).