The Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, has congratulated Christians as they mark the 2025 Good Friday, and called on them to perpetually value and abide by the sacrifice made by Christ for the redemption of mankind from sin.
Dakum said Good Friday is commemorating the death of Christ which took place over two thousand years ago and his resurrection on Easter Monday, saying there is no point mourning and frowning because Christ is already seated at the Right Hand side of God where he has been interceding for us and granting all that we need for godliness and life; saying commemorating Christ's death does not make us acceptable to him, but believing in his death and resurrection and in his blood that washes our sins from a sincere heart, and whole heartedly all the time just as Christ said, "It's not him that call me Lord Lord will enter my Father's kingdom, but he that does his will" Matthew 7:21.
Dakum admonished Christians to use the Good Friday to reminisce over their lives and relationship with God and make amends where necessary and build also on where there is fruitful growth as we are commanded by Apostle Peter saying, "Giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness and to brotherly kindness charity" 2Peter 1:5-7.
He reminded them that Christians are the light and salt of the earth, and that they should endeavour to shine that light anywhere they are, and not to be part of the corrupt system and sin killing the country and destroying the world.
Dakum beseeches Christians to use the Good Friday to sincerely, ardently and humbly intercede for the country and our leaders both traditional, spiritual and the political for unity, peace, progress and prosperity to thrive and for God to grant them the courage, wisdom, knowledge and understanding to discharge their duties with verity and patriotism in the fear of God.
He appeals for special prayers for Plateau, Benue, Zamfara and all other states under attacks for God's divine intervention for the restoration of security and peace.
Dakum wishes all Christians a hitch free and successful Good Friday.
Signed:
Shabul Mazadu
Professor Patrick Dakum's Media Consultant
18th April, 2025