The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday.
A statement signed by the permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, said the Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.
Tunji- -Ojo also noted that Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony.
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He further enjoined Christians to imbibe these virtues as they are capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development in Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians,
Nigerians have also been asked to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
