- Safiu Kehinde
In celebration of Easter season, the Federal Government has declared Friday 18th of April and Monday 21st of April as public holidays to enable.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja.
According to Ajani, the public holidays were to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.
She acknowledged that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on the joyous festivities.
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.
He 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.