Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021 have been declared as public holidays by the Federal Government to mark the year’s Easter Celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this disclosure on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Director (Press & Public Relations) of the Ministry, Mohammed Manga.

Aregbesola urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated by Jesus Christ.

He implored the Christians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, and progress of the country.

The Minister assured that no stone will be left unturned as the Federal Government deals with kidnapping, armed banditry and other crimes and criminality which he says is perpetrated by enemies of Nigeria.

 “Security is everybody’s business. I, therefore, encourage all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria, to display high level of patriotism at this critical time in the history of our country, to support the efforts of all security agencies in ensuring peace and security of lives and property of the citizenry,” he said.

He also advised Nigerians to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in his determination to make life more meaningful for all.