The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 2, 2021, and Monday 5th as public holidays, to mark the Easter celebrations this year. The above announcement made by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, was contained in a statement signed by the Director (Press & Public Relations) of the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga, and issued on March 30, 2021. In the statement, Aregbesola encouraged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace, and patience, which were demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
The Minister also assured that no stone will be left unturned in the war against kidnapping, armed banditry, and other crimes.
“Security is everybody’s business, I, therefore, encourage all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria, to display a 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,” the minister said.