This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

“Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion,” the statement read.

The Minister emphasised the significance of Easter, urging Christians to reflect on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and selflessness exemplified by Jesus Christ, who laid down His life for the redemption of humanity.

Dr Tunji-Ojo also encouraged Nigerians to use the holiday period to offer prayers for peace, unity, and stability in the country. He reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at driving national growth and development.

In his message, the Minister called on citizens to extend love and goodwill to their neighbours through acts of kindness and generosity, embodying the spirit of Easter.

He concluded by wishing Christians a blissful Easter celebration and extended warm holiday greetings to all Nigerians.

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FIRS sparked controversy when it shared an Easter message on its social media platforms featuring a point of sales (PoS) machine alongside the caption, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes.”

In response, CAN’s National Director for National Issues and Social Welfare, Abimbola Ayuba, issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the message as offensive to Christian believers.

“This year, a public institution, which should be the bastion of exemplary conduct, has been implicated in disseminating content that is widely regarded as offensive and derogatory to the Christian faith,” Ayuba remarked in the statement.

Ayuba emphasised that such messaging not only undermines national unity but also hampers efforts aimed at fostering mutual respect among religious groups in Nigeria.

“In light of recent events, we call upon the management of the FIRS to retract the message and offer a public apology for the distress caused,” CAN demanded.

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