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, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement through a statement signed by his Permanent Secretary, Barrister Georgina Ehuriah on Monday.
He urged Christians in the country to emulate the character of Jesus Christ by preaching love with total humility, adding that they should see the holidays as opportunity to pray to God concerning the current global pandemic which has rendered the world helpless.
The statement reads: ”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.”