Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), has extended Easter greetings to Christians in Nigeria and beyond. He described the season as a moment of profound sacrifice, renewal, and hope, urging believers to reflect on its spiritual significance. Dogara called for national unity, saying the values of Easter should inspire collective responsibility and national renewal. He emphasized the need for love, forgiveness, and compassion in rebuilding societal trust.
Dogara said the resurrection of Jesus Christ remains the foundation of Christian faith and a source of enduring hope for millions. He encouraged Nigerians to rise above ethnic, religious, and political divisions. The former Speaker urged leaders and citizens alike to work together for a better future. His message was shared through a statement issued on Easter Day.
Yakubu Dogara's Easter message reflects a recurring public role for former lawmakers in shaping national discourse. His call for unity is not new, but it gains weight given his position as head of the NCGC, a federal agency meant to support economic access. When a figure like Dogara consistently steps into moral advocacy, it suggests a vacuum in institutional leadership. For Nigerians, this means expectations keep shifting from officeholders to individuals acting beyond their formal mandates.
