JUST IN: FG Declares Public Holiday for Easter Celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.
April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, divulged this in a statement on Wednesday.
He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion.
Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season, saying, “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” he noted.
He further sued for unity among citizens, stressing the importance of peaceful coexistence.
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“Easter is a period that reminds us of the values of tolerance and community that keep us together as a nation. Nigerians should remain committed to these ideals for the progress of our country,” he registered.
