This public holiday was declared by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Shuaib Begore, Aregbesola encouraged Christians to emulate the virtues of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience which were attributes and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by His ministry on the earth.
The minister also called on Christians and all Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration to pray for an end to the security challenges in parts of the country.
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