Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday as Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17, as public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter celebrations.

The Minister of Interior retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

He enjoined Christians and other Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of Jesus Christ and extend spiritual benefits of Easter such as love, peace, justice, sacrifice and kindness in all their interaction during the holidays.