FG Declares Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
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.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended 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.
Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities.
The minister also called on Nigerians to remain committed to the peace, unity and progress of the nation for national development.
The minister, in a press release on Monday signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, said: “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.”
He assured citizens of the Federal Government’s continued commitment to ensuring peace, security and prosperity across the nation.
The minister, while wishing Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025, expressed his confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration ushering in the new year, a better and prosperous economy that will be the envy of the world.
