FG declares Friday and Monday public holidays to mark Easter celebration.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18, 2022, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration.

This announcement was made in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, which was delivered by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore.

He urged Christians to emulate the attributes of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience, as exemplified by Jesus Christ’s ministry on earth

The statement read in part, “Security is everybody’s business. I, therefore, urge Nigerians and foreigners resident in our country to display a high sense of citizenship and public-spiritedness at this critical time in the history of our country, by supporting the efforts of all security agencies in bringing peace and security of lives and property of the citizenry.

“While wishing Christians at home and in the Diaspora a happy and peaceful Easter celebration, we also call on Nigerians to join hands with the President, Major General, Muhammadu Buhari (retd) led regime in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity for all.”

The minister assured Nigerians that the nation is inexorably on the path to greatness, despite the present challenges confronting her.