The federal government has declared April 18 and 21 as public holidays to enable Christians celebrate Easter.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja.
She said the public holidays were to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.
She said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Christians across the country on the occasions.
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She said the minister stressed 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, she added, reassured citizens of President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster national growth and development.
Tunji-Ojo 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.
