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.
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