Easter: Nigerians lament poor economic situation

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NIGERIANS, yesterday, lamented the deplorable economic situation in the country, saying it is affecting their preparation for the 2024 Easter celebration.

The Federal Government had declared today and Monday as public holidays in commemoration of 2024 Good Friday and Easter celebrations.

Good Friday is a day slated for Christians all over the world to celebrate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago for the remission of mankind’s sins, while Sunday is celebrated for his resurrection and Monday his ascension to heaven. But Nigerians, who spoke to The Guardian on their preparation for the celebration, yesterday, lamented the excruciating economic situation in the country which has affected their purchasing powers.

According to a banker, Silvia Gbenga, her family’s usual plan to spend time in a hotel is no longer feasible considering the precarious economic situation.

“There is not much money to have a good time. Certainly, this year is not going to be the same because of the cash crunch and bad economy.

“We normally plan for the celebration at least a week ahead but even if someone is given a month, it will amount to nothing because the resources are not just there this year,” she said.

Another respondent, Raymond Salubi, said he had more disposable income to plan for the celebration last year but there was none of such this year.

“At this time last year, I’d done the essentials, I had a concrete plan to hang out with my friends but there is nothing like that this year because everything is spent on consumption and there are more people on the streets begging for money and I have to help out.