This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, who said the declaration was from the minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the federal government..
The minister urged Christians to emulate the virtues of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience which were attributes and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by His ministry on the earth, while imploring all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for an end to all the security challenges bedeviling some parts of the country.
He called for love of neighbor through acts of kindness and generosity of spirit, with the well to do sharing their substance with the less privileged around them.
He urged Nigerians and foreigners resident in the country to display high sense of citizenship and public spiritedness by supporting the efforts of the security agencies.
This, the minister said, was with a view to ensure peace and security of lives and property of Nigerians.
Aregbesola said that the federal government was doing all that was necessary in ensuring a peaceful transition of government following the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election, and wished all Christians a blissful celebration.