President Bola Tinubu marked Easter with a message urging unity and courage, stating that no nation can thrive where fear prevails. The declaration came on Sunday as Nigerians observed the Christian holiday commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Tinubu called for a society where citizens are not governed by fear but empowered to contribute freely to national development. He emphasized the need for hope, trust, and collective responsibility in rebuilding the country's social and economic foundations.
The president's statement was released through a formal Easter address, though he did not specify particular policies or actions tied to the sentiment. No public event was held by the presidency to mark the occasion, and the message was shared through official communication channels. Religious leaders across denominations led worship services nationwide, with many referencing peace, national healing, and economic hardship in their sermons. The Easter period saw heightened security in major cities, with police deployments around churches and public spaces.
Tinubu's claim that no nation thrives where fear prevails rings hollow when citizens fear inflation more than crime and speak in whispers about governance. The same president who speaks of fear has overseen a 33.9 percent inflation rate that makes daily survival a nerve-racking ordeal. Words without policy shifts are just echoes in an empty hall. For millions, fear isn't abstract—it's the cost of food, the price of fuel, the silence before the next subsidy removal.
