The federal government has officially declared Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st as public holidays to celebrate Good Friday and Easter Monday.
The public holidays were announced by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior in a statement issued on Wednesday by Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry.
The minister urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.
“Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness, and compassion, which are essential for social cohesion and harmony,” the statement reads.
“While wishing Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, the Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Tinubu-led Administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity for all.”
The minister further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged among them.
Tunji-Ojo added that this was in tandem with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.