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FG Declares 18th and 21st April Public Holidays

By Francis Wilfred 

As the Christians prepare to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during the Easter, the Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April , 2025 as public holidays to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.

Announcing this in a statement signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, 

Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion. 

He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, having to die for the redemption of man.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation. He reassured citizens of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster national growth and development. 

Furthermore, he encouraged Nigerians to extend love and goodwill to their neighbours through acts of kindness and generosity.

The Minister wished all Christians a blissful Easter celebration and extended warm holiday greetings to all Nigerians.

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