Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 2, as Public Holidays to mark the Easter season.

The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the announcement on Tuesday, in a statement issued by Julie Ejiofor, Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary.

The minister enjoined Christian faithful, and Nigerians, in general to employ the spiritual ethos of Easter, which include; love, peace and sacrifice, in contributing to the unity and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.

He urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the peace and unity of the country.