The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively.
This announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended warm festive greetings to Nigerians and urged them to embrace the core values of love, peace, and unity that the season represents.
“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 stated.
The Minister further emphasized the need to foster harmony and strengthen family and community bonds during the festive period. He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to peace, security, and economic prosperity for the nation, adding that the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aims to deliver a better and more prosperous 2025.
While wishing all Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Dr. Tunji-Ojo called on citizens to remain steadfast in their dedication to peace, unity, and national development.
He encouraged Nigerians to use the festive season as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and to contribute meaningfully to the progress of the country.
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