The Federal Government has declared Friday April 10 and Monday April 13 as public holidays to mark the 2020 Easter celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration on
behalf of the Federal Government, urged Christians in the country to
emulate the outstanding characteristics of Jesus Christ amongst which
are tolerance, love, peace and compassion.
Aregbesola further called on them to use the occasion of this year’s
Easter Celebration to pray for Nigeria and the entire world at this time
of global emergency of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Minister appealed to all Nigerians to continue to support the
efforts of Government towards fighting the Coronavirus Disease. He
reminded them of the need to adhere strictly to the measures put in
place by relevant authorities towards preventing the spread of the
virus in the country particularly, through the observance of social
distancing, in addition to regular personal hygiene and sanitary
practices.
While wishing Christians a peaceful Easter Celebration, he assured
that the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration would continue to
cushion the effects of the pandemic on the lives of Nigerians,
especially with the palliative measures already put in place.