The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st of April 2024 to mark this year’s Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi — Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a Release signed by the Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ who died for the redemption of Man.
The Minister stated that Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony. He then called on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they are capable of impacting positively on the social – economic development in Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.
Dr. Olubunmi – Ojo urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generally alleviate the material condition of the less privileged in our society. This he said, is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
While wishing Christians home and abroad happy and blissful Easier celebration, the Interior Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Bola Tinubu led administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity for all Nigerians.
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