Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18th and Monday, 21st as public holiday to enable Christians celebrate the Easter.
This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ajani said the public holidays were to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.
She said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on the joyous festivities.
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Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, having to die for the redemption of man.
He called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the nation.
The minister further reassured citizens of President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster national growth and development.
Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to extend love and goodwill to their neighbours through acts of kindness and generosity.
The Minister wished all Christians a blissful Easter celebration as he extended warm holiday greetings to all citizens.