Due to the forthcoming Easter celebrations, the Federal Government has declared Friday 15th and Monday 18th April, 2022 as public holidays.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who announced the public holidays to mark the Easter celebration, urged Christians to emulate the attributes of Jesus Christ.
In a statement released by Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Minister urged all Nigerians to take advantage of this year’s Easter celebration to pray for an end to the security challenges bedevilling the country.
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The Minister assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the recent attacks by undesirable elements on the highways, airports and the railways are timely brought to an end.
“Security is everybody’s business. I, therefore, urge Nigerians and foreigners resident in our country to display a high sense of citizenship and public-spiritedness at this critical time in the history of our country, by supporting the efforts of all security agencies in bringing peace and security of lives and property of the citizenry.
“There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel,” he stated.
