President Jonathan The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 6 and Monday, 9 as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter Celebrations.
Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, who announced the holiday on Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the President Goodluck Jonathan, said the public holidays are in line with the Christian Calendar and tradition which recognizes Friday the 6th and Monday the 9th of April, 2012 as “Good Friday” and “Easter Monday” respectively.
According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Sheidu Ozigis, while wishing all Nigerians a pleasant Easter celebrations, Moro called on all Christian faithful and indeed all Nigerians to pray fervently for enduring peace, unity and progress of the country.
No comments:
Post a Comment