The Chairperson, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun has urged Nigerians, Lagosians and Epe indigenes to continue being confident and believe strongly in the efforts at making the country, Lagos and Epe council great.

In her 2025 Easter message which personally signed, the Chairperson noted that the season reminds humanity that the Almighty God can turn unpleasant situations round for good.

Recognising that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future, Princess Animashaun maintained that it has been a rare privilege for her to serve as Chairman of the Council from 2021 to 2025.

She advised Epe residents and Nigerians to celebrate the season with family members, neighbours and community members, in love, showing kindness, and forgiveness.

She noted that the two great events in the Christian calendar – Good Friday and Easter, symbolise the triumph of good over evil, and prays that the season awakens in Christians, the spirit of dedication to public good and selfless service to the nation.

According to her, the period should herald a rebirth and healing of the country and Epe in general, emphasising the need to use the period to pray for the success of the incoming local government election, scheduled for July, 12 this year.

Princess Animashaun urged Epe residents, particularly Christians to emulate Jesus Christ’s virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion, which made Him die on the cross for the atonement of our sins and reconciling us with God.

The Chairperson also implored Epe residents, particularly, Christians to use the occasion to seek the face of God for continuous peace in Epe LG, Lagos State and Nigeria, especially as the state preparing for the LG elections.

She said: “I wish all Epe indigenes, Lagosians and Christians across the country and other parts of the world a Happy Easter as we remember the sacrifice and love of Jesus towards mankind. The message of Easter is that of sacrifice, tolerance, harmony, perseverance, and undying love.

“As we commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I want Epe residents, Lagosians and Nigerians in general to make togetherness and unity of the country the central goal of our nationalities.

“We should also use the period to pray for peace in Epe, Lagos State and Nigeria as the state prepares for the LG elections scheduled for July.

“Let us all emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by simply impacting the lives of friends, colleagues, associates, neighbours, and family members, as well as contributing to the growth and development of our dear Epe LG, Lagos State and Nigeria."

Princess Animashaun used the opportunity of Easter celebration to commend and thank Epe indigenes for their steadfastness, resilience, support and cooperation with her administration during her first term, while also reassuring residents of her government’s commitment to continued good governance and more people-oriented programmes during her second term in office if elected.