The Federal Authorities has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to allow Christians throughout the nation rejoice Easter.
The Minister of Inside, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government in an announcement issued by the Everlasting Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora, describing Easter as a interval that displays values of sacrifice, renewal, and hope.
He urged Nigerians to embrace virtues similar to selflessness, forgiveness, endurance, and love, as exemplified within the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The minister additionally referred to as for strengthened unity, tolerance, and peaceable coexistence, noting that these values are important for nationwide cohesion.
He reaffirmed the Federal Authorities’s dedication to insurance policies geared toward selling {economic} development, nationwide renewal, and shared prosperity.
Tunji-Ojo additional wished Christians a peaceable and joyful Easter celebration.
By Michael Olugbode
Times Nigeria