Easter Celebration: FG Declares Friday and Monday Public Holiday

By: Sunday Shekwonya

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18th and Monday April 21st as public holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government Nigeria.

Tunji-Ojo who extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion, called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.

The Minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, emphasized the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, having to die for the redemption of man.

He re-assured Nigerians of President Bola Ahmed 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 and extended warm holiday greetings to all Nigerians.