FG declares Friday April 15, Monday 18 public holidays for Easter

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

The celebration marks the end of the Lenten, Christian’s fasting and the celebration of the crucifixion and ascension of Jesus Christ .

A statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, reported Minister Rauf Aregbesola as urging Christians to emulate the attributes of Jesus Christ such as sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience as exemplified by his ministry on earth.

Aregbesola also called on Christians and all Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration to pray for an end to all security challenges facing every part of the country.

The minister said that the Federal Government would leave no stone unturned to ensure that the recent attacks by undesirable elements on the highways, airport and the railway are timely brought to an end.

He said, “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 about peace and security of lives and property of the citizenry.”

Belgore said the minister while wishing Christians at home and in the Diaspora a happy and peaceful Easter celebration called on the people to join hands with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity for all.

He assured Nigerians that the nation is on the path to greatness, despite the present challenges.

“There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel,” the minister said.