National Information Communication and Telecommunication solutions provider, Globacom has congratulated Christians in Nigeria on the successful completion of the Lenten fast and the commencement of the Easter celebrations. Globacom, in a statement, encouraged Christian faithful to be sober and circumspect as they celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Globacom advised Nigerians to use the occasion to remind themselves of the lessons of the season, which are entrenched in “love and sacrifice.”   It admonished Christians to use “Easter period to further reflect deeply on the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the Cross, and engage in acts of sacrifice, peace and love for one another during this season and beyond.”

The statement called on all Christians to supplicate for the peace and unity of Nigeria, urging them to exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ which are deep-rooted in peace for mankind, especially at this critical time of nation building.

“We should also use this period to thank the Almighty God for the peaceful conduct of the last presidential election and pray for His total guidance towards violent-free gubernatorial and other state elections,” the statement added.

The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement and self-denial, leading to the celebration of Easter.

The Easter celebrations commenced with the commemoration of the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday which falls this year on April 3, while Easter Sunday, which is the resurrection day, falls on April 5, 2015.