The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively.
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Monday.
Tunji-Ojo, while extending warm greetings to all Nigerians, urged them to use the festive periods to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies and emphasized the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities.
The minister assured citizens of the Federal Government’s continued commitment to ensuring peace, security, and prosperity across the nation.
“The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal. 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,” said Tunji-Ojo.
The Minister, while wishing Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025 expressed his confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s Administration ushering in the new year, a better and prosperous economy that will be the envy of the world.
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