The Federal Authorities has introduced that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, will probably be noticed as public holidays to rejoice Easter.
Friday marks Good Friday, whereas Monday is Easter Monday.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Inside, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who prolonged his congratulations to Christians in Nigeria and throughout the diaspora.
âI congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and within the diaspora on the joyous event of Easter,â Tunji-Ojo mentioned. âI urge Nigerians to embrace the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.â
The minister additionally referred to as for unity and peaceable coexistence amongst residents. âEaster reminds us of the values of tolerance and group that maintain us collectively as a nation.
Nigerians ought to stay dedicated to those beliefs for the progress of our nation,â he added.
Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the Federal Authoritiesâs dedication to insurance policies that promote nationwide growth. âThe objective of the federal government stays taking choices that can result in nationwide rebirth, {economic} progress, and shared prosperity for all Nigerians,â he mentioned.
He concluded by wishing all Christians a peaceable and joyous Easter celebration.