FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays For Easter Celebrations

Last updated: March 27, 2018 8:11 pm

Olufemi Soderu is a journalist at Ogun Daily Newspaper with over 15 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Nigeria and has worked...

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 2, 2018, as Public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday.

The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Tuesday made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.

He enjoined Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to employ the spiritual ethos of Easter, which includes love, peace, and sacrifice, in contributing to the unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.

According to him, Nigerians should remain supportive of the Buhari-led in his efforts towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.

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

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Olufemi Soderu is a journalist at Ogun Daily Newspaper with over 15 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Nigeria and has worked across local, regional, and national newspapers, covering a wide range of public affairs issues. Olufemi’s work reflects extensive newsroom experience, multiple professional recognitions, and a strong commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism.