FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday and Thursday, December 26, 2024, and January 1, 2025, as public holidays for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.

The Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, announced this in a statement on Monday, December 23.

Ajani quoted the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as saying that the public holidays were to enable Nigerians to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively.

The minister 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.”

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Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and to strengthen bonds across families and communities.

He assured Nigerians of the federal government’s commitment to ensuring peace, security, and prosperity across the nation.

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

The minister, on behalf of the federal government, sent warm greetings to Nigerians, urging them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies.

The Star