Friday and Monday have been declared as holidays by the federal government for Easter celebrations.

The announcement was made on Tuesday April 12 by Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the federal government.

Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry in a statement released on behalf of the minister, urged Christians to emulate the attributes of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience, which were the attributes and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by his ministry on earth.

The Minister assured that the federal government will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the recent attacks by undesirable elements on the highways, airport and the railway are timely brought to an end.

 

The statement added;

 

“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”

Is Good Friday and Easter Monday A Federal Holiday?

Easter Sunday is fast approaching, marking the end of Holy Week for Christians around the world. Two significant dates associated with the religious holiday are Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Good Friday, which falls on Friday, April 15th, this year, is always celebrated on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary nearly 2,000 years ago. Many will observe the day by fasting and attending church services and reenactments.