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Ismail Abdulaziz
Apr, Wed, 2025

Easter: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

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By Kelechi Ogunleye

The Federal Government has declared April 18th and 21st as public holidays to enable Christians celebrate Easter.

This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ajani said that the public holidays were to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively.

She acknowledged that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on the joyous festivities.

Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, having to die for the redemption of man.

He called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.

The minister further reassured citizens of President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster national growth and development.

Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to extend love and goodwill to their neighbours through acts of kindness and generosity.

The Minister wished all Christians a blissful Easter celebration as he extended warm holiday greetings to all citizens.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Maureen Atuonwu

Yuletide: Benue workers to enjoy 2-week holiday

Ismail Abdulaziz
Dec, Wed, 2024

General News

Yuletide: Benue workers to enjoy 2-week holiday

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By Emmanuel Antswen

Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in the state to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

Alia made this known on Tuesday in Makurdi in his Christmas message to Benue people.

The governor said that the holiday commenced on Dec. 24 and ends on Jan. 6, 2025.

He said the essence of the long holiday was to allow workers to enjoy the season with their loved ones.

Alia enjoined them to use the period to engage in farming activities to boost food production and reduce poverty.

“In the spirit of the Yuletide and in conjunction with the Benue Executive Council, I’m pleased to announce an elongated Christmas and New Year for the state workforce.

“This decision underscores our commitment to supporting the well-being of our workforce.

“While you use it to enjoy this festive season with your loved ones, it is also expected that the holiday afford you the time to attend to your various agricultural engagements.”he said

The governor, however, said all essential service providers would devise a schedule to work during the said period.

He listed those offering essential services to include financial institutions, energy providers, security agencies, hospitals, telecommunications, fire service, and water board, among others.

Alia advised the people of the state to continue to imbibe the spirit of love and peace while remaining committed to a better Benue.

The governor prayed for a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration (NAN). www.nannews.ng

Edited by Peter Amine