Colourful celebration turns into a call for safety, unity and relief from hardship.
Christians across Ilorin marked Palm Sunday with vibrant street processions that doubled as a strong message to government over insecurity and rising living costs.
Worshippers from different denominations gathered at Saint Barnabas Cathedral before marching through major city routes, while another group joined from First Baptist Church Surulere Ilorin to celebrate the start of Holy Week.
Kwara CAN Chairman Sunday Adewole urged believers to stay steadfast despite tough times, while calling on authorities to prioritise protection of lives and property.
Representing the governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, aide Timothy Oluwagbemiga Akangbe asked residents to keep praying for peace and unity.
Former CAN Secretary Olusola Ajolore pushed for stronger security spending and job creation, while Prophet Segun Korode reminded Christians to reflect Christ’s humility and faithfulness.
The Palm Sunday celebration signals the beginning of the Christian Holy Week leading to Easter.
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