Senate President Akpabio urges peace, assures insecurity will be overcome

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance, and mutual respect across religious and ethnic lines in his Easter message released on April 4, 2026. Through his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President extended Easter greetings to Christians globally and called for reflection on the values of love, peace, and unity embodied by Jesus Christ's resurrection.

Addressing the country's security challenges, Akpabio assured citizens that "we will overcome these difficulties through collective efforts, understanding and prayers." He noted that the Armed Forces and security agencies are "working relentlessly to tame the tide" of insecurity. He specifically expressed sympathy for victims of recent terrorist attacks in Jos, praying for divine mercy on the deceased and consolation for bereaved families.

The Senate President's message comes amid persistent security concerns in parts of Nigeria, with Jos experiencing recurring violence. His call for national unity and collective responsibility reflects the Federal Government's continued reliance on both security operations and public cooperation to address the crisis.

While the statement offers reassurance, it provides no new concrete measures or timelines for resolving insecurity. It emphasizes spiritual resilience and national solidarity as primary tools against violence.

How should citizens interpret such high-level assurances when daily security threats persist? Does messaging alone restore confidence, or must it be matched with visible results?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/04/nigeria-will-overcome-insecurity-akpabio/