—Calls For Prayers To End Insecurity In Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday 7^th April (Good Friday) and Monday 10th April 2023, which are Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday in Abuja.

He urged 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.” Aregbesola also called on Christians and all Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Easter celebrations “to pray for an end to the security challenges in parts of the country.”