Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday April 21 as public holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement, congratulated Christians across the country on the occasion.
The statement, signed on behalf of the minister by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, stressed the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who died 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.
He reassured citizens of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster national growth and development.
The minister called on Nigerians to extend love and goodwill to their neighbours through acts of kindness and generosity.
He wished all Christians a blissful Easter celebration and warm holiday greetings to all Nigerians.
