The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations.
This was made known in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
The Permanent Secretary said the minister congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion, urging Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season.
“Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
“He urged Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community that keep us together as a nation”, the statement reads.
The Minister reiterated that the goal of the government remains taking decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.
