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To commemorate Easter celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022 as public holidays.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, announced this on Tuesday on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.
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While urging Christians to follow the qualities of sacrifice, unity, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace, and patience represented by Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry, he also encouraged them to pray for an end to the insecurity in the country.
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.”
