The Federal Government has declared April 3 and April 6 as public holidays to enable Christians across the country to celebrate Easter.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the holidays are intended to allow citizens to observe the Christian festival, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is widely celebrated by believers around the world.
The ministry also encouraged Nigerians to use the period to reflect on the spiritual significance of the season.
“I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter,” Tunji-Ojo said on Wednesday.
“I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.”
The minister further stressed the importance of national unity and peaceful coexistence, noting that the Easter celebration provides an opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen bonds of tolerance and communal harmony.
He added that the administration remains committed to policies aimed at driving development and improving the welfare of citizens.
“The goal of the government remains taking decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth and shared prosperity for all Nigerians,” he said.
