The federal government has declared Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18 as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration.
Interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola, announced the public holiday in a statement issued by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Doctor Shuaib Belgore.
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The minister wishes Christian community in the country and in the diaspora happy and peaceful Easter celebration.
Aregbesola urges Christians to emulate the attributes of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace, and patience of Jesus Christ, exemplified by his ministry on earth.
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