FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

To mark the 2020 Easter celebration, the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 10 and Monday, 13, as public holidays.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, on Monday.

Aregbesola while wishing Nigerians a peaceful celebration, appealed to them to adhere strictly to measures put in place to contain coronavirus outbreak in the country.

The statement reads: "The Minister appealed to all Nigerians to continue to support the efforts of Government towards fighting the Coronavirus Disease

“He reminded them of the need to adhere strictly to the measures put in place by relevant authorities towards preventing the spread of the virus in the country particularly, through the observance of social distancing, in addition to regular personal hygiene and sanitary practices.

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“While wishing Christians a peaceful Easter Celebration, he assured that the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration would continue to cushion the effects of the pandemic on the lives of Nigerians, especially with the palliative measures already put in place.”