FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

By Kelechi Ogunleye

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Jan.1, 2025 as public holidays to enable citizens to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year respectively.

This was announced in a statement signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in Abuja.

According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the federal government sent warm greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies.

“The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal.

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“As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us demonstrate kindness and extend goodwill to one another, irrespective of our differences,” the Minister.

Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and to strengthen bonds across families and communities.
He assured citizens of the federal government’s continued commitment to ensuring peace, security, and prosperity across the nation.

He further expressed confidence in the renewed hope agenda of President Tinubu’s administration for a better and prosperous economy in 2025.

.(NAN)

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