The Federal Government has
declared Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28 as public holidays to mark the
Good Friday and Easter celebrations respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the
declaration in a statement issued by the acting Permanent Secretary in the
ministry, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister urged
Christians and Nigerians in general to support and join hands with President
Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts to build a peaceful, united and
virile nation.
He further urged Nigerians to use
the occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation. While wishing
Nigerians and Christians the world over happy celebrations, Dambazau also
reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to the change agenda in the country.
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