THE Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday, March 27, in Abuja, the minister urged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.
While noting that Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion, which were essential for social cohesion and harmony, called on Christians to imbibe these virtues, as they were capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development of Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.
Tunji-Ojo further charged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged among them, which he said is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He wished Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, calling on Nigerians to join hands with the Tinubu’s administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity to all.
