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FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays For Easter

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations.

News Rider reports that April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday in the Christendom calender. 

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. 

Easter signifies the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking his victory over death and the fulfillment of the promise of salvation for humanity. 

In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister  congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. 

Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

The minister called on Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community that keep us together as a nation.

He reiterated that the goal of the government remains taking decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.

Tunji-Ojo wished all Christians a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration.

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