The Federal Government has declared Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April 2024 public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations respectively.
The Minister in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako.
He challenged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love demonstrated by Jesus Christ in dying for man’s redemption.
According to the Minister, Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness, and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony.
He called on Christians to imbibe virtues that are capable of impacting the socio-economic development of Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts, and encouraging cooperation.
He further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.
This, he said, is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
While wishing Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, the Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Tinubu-led Administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity for all.
